call

US /kɑːl/
UK /kɑːl/
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1.

to shout or say something loudly to attract attention or make contact

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She had to call his name twice before he heard her.
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The teacher called out the names of the students.
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shoutcry outyellscreamholler
2.

to communicate with someone by telephone

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I'll call you later to discuss the details.
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Did you call your parents yet?
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phoneringdialcontact
3.

to name or describe someone or something as a particular thing

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They decided to call their new baby Sarah.
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I wouldn't call that a success.
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namedesignatelabeltermdub
1.

a brief visit or stop

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I'll pay a call on my grandmother this afternoon.
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We made a quick call at the office before heading home.
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visitstopappointmentrendezvous
2.

an act of telephoning someone

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I received a call from my sister this morning.
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Please give me a call when you arrive.
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phone callringbuzz
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