call
/kɔl/
verb
- To speak to someone on the telephone.
- She called her mother to wish her a happy birthday.
- Please call the doctor's office to schedule an appointment.
- I will call you after dinner to discuss the plans.
- To shout or say something loudly to get someone's attention.
- She called out for help when she got lost.
- He called her name from across the street.
- The teacher called for quiet in the classroom.
- To name or describe someone or something in a particular way.
- Many people call him a genius for his inventions.
- They decided to call their baby girl Emma.
- Don't call me lazy just because I'm resting.
- To ask or order someone to come to a place.
- She called the dog back inside the house.
- The manager called the employees to a meeting.
- The principal called the student to the office.
- To make a brief visit or stop.
- I'll call on my grandmother this afternoon.
- He called in to see his friend after work.
- The salesman called at our house yesterday.
- To announce or predict something, especially in sports or games.
- The referee called a foul on the player.
- The weatherman called for rain tomorrow.
- She called heads before flipping the coin.
Antonyms
noun
- An act of speaking on the telephone.
- She received a call from her boss during lunch.
- He made a quick call to confirm the reservation.
- I missed your call because my phone was on silent.
- A loud shout or cry to attract attention or communicate.
- We heard a call for help from the woods.
- Her call for silence was ignored by the noisy crowd.
- The bird's call echoed through the valley.
- A request or demand for something to happen.
- The president issued a call for unity.
- The charity made a call for donations.
- There is a growing call for better healthcare.
- A decision or judgment made by an official, especially in sports.
- The referee made a bad call that cost the team the game.
- The judge's call on the case was final.
- The umpire's call was controversial.
- A short visit, especially to someone's home or office.
- We paid a call on our neighbors last weekend.
- The pastor's call was brief but welcome.
- The doctor made a house call to check on the patient.
- A strong inner urge or feeling to do something.
- She answered the call to serve her community.
- Many people experience a call to help others in need.
- He felt a call to become a teacher.