English dictionary
call
/k/O/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a telephone connection
ExamplesShe reported several anonymous calls.
He placed a phone call to London.
He heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call.
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a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
ExamplesHe was disappointed that he had not heard the Call.
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a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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a demand especially in the phrase
ExamplesThe call of duty.
Synonyms claimSource: WordNet 3.0
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the characteristic sound produced by a bird
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a brief social visit
ExamplesSenior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers.
The characters in Henry James' novels are forever paying calls on each other, usually in the parlor of some residence.
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a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
Synonyms margin callSource: WordNet 3.0
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a demand for a show of hands in a card game
ExamplesAfter two raises there was a call.
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a request
ExamplesMany calls for Christmas stories.
Not many calls for buggywhips.
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an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
ExamplesPascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed.
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a visit in an official or professional capacity
ExamplesThe pastor's calls on his parishioners.
The salesman's call on a customer.
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(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
ExamplesHe was ejected for protesting the call.
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the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
Synonyms call optionSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of calling; -- usually with the voice, but often otherwise, as by signs, the sound of some instrument, or by writing; a summons; an entreaty; an invitation; as, a <i>call</i> for help; the bugle's <i>call</i>.
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verb
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Synonyms nameSource: WordNet 3.0
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ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
ExamplesHe called me a bastard.
She called her children lazy and ungrateful.
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get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
ExamplesI tried to call you all night.
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.
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utter a sudden loud cry
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order, request, or command to come
ExamplesShe was called into the director's office.
Call the police!
Synonyms send forSource: WordNet 3.0
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pay a brief visit
ExamplesThe mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens.
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call a meeting; invite or command to meet
ExamplesThe Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'.
The new dean calls meetings every week.
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read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
ExamplesCall roll.
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send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
ExamplesHawaii is calling!
A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling.
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utter a characteristic note or cry
ExamplesBluejays called to one another.
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stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
ExamplesCall a football game.
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greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
ExamplesCall me Mister.
She calls him by first name.
Synonyms addressSource: WordNet 3.0
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make a stop in a harbour
ExamplesThe ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow.
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demand payment of (a loan)
ExamplesCall a loan.
Synonyms call inSource: WordNet 3.0
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make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
ExamplesHe called his trump.
Synonyms bidSource: WordNet 3.0
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give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
Synonyms call offSource: WordNet 3.0
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indicate a decision in regard to
ExamplesCall balls and strikes behind the plate.
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make a prediction about; tell in advance
ExamplesCall the outcome of an election.
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require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
ExamplesCall a bond.
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challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
ExamplesHe deserves to be called on that.
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declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
ExamplesCall a runner out.
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lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
ExamplesCall ducks.
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order or request or give a command for
ExamplesThe unions called a general strike for Sunday.
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order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
ExamplesHe was already called 4 times for jury duty.
They called him to active military duty.
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utter in a loud voice or announce
ExamplesHe called my name.
The auctioneer called the bids.
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challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
ExamplesCall the speaker on a question of fact.
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consider or regard as being
ExamplesI would not call her beautiful.
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rouse somebody from sleep with a call
ExamplesI was called at 5 A.M. this morning.
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To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to <i>call</i> a servant.
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To speak in loud voice; to cry out; to address by name; -- sometimes with <i>to</i>.
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