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called

verb

Meaning

To shout or say someone's name, often to get their attention or to summon them.

Examples

She called for help when she saw the fire.
He called his dog to come inside.

Synonyms: summoned, beckoned, cried, named

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called (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɔːld/

Definition

To shout or say someone's name, often to get their attention or to summon them.

Examples

She called for help when she saw the fire.
He called his dog to come inside.
The manager called the team together for a meeting.

How to Use called

call out (phrasal verb): To shout loudly, often to get attention or to protest. — "She called out to him from across the street."
call for (prepositional phrase): To require or need something. — "This crisis calls for a strong response."
call on (prepositional phrase): To ask someone to do something, especially to speak or perform. — "The teacher called on the student to answer the question."
call back (phrasal verb): To return a phone call. — "I'll call you back later today."

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