Synonyms of call
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Another word for call is yell. Other synonyms of call are cry, holler, phone, telephone and term.
Synonyms and similar words for call
verbTo cry or shout.
- hollerTo call out one or more words.
- yellTo shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
- cryTo utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.
- hallooTo call or shout to; to hail.
- roar
- howl
- roop
- screamTo cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to...
- shout
verbTo contact by telephone.
- drop a line
- ring
- get on the horn
- give someone a ringTo place a telephone call to someone.
- give someone a bellTo telephone someone.
- telephoneTo (attempt to) contact (someone) using a telephone.
- call upTo call on the telephone.
- dial upTo telephone, to call on the telephone.
- give someone a buzz
- give someone a call
- give someone a jingle
- give someone a tinkle
- phoneTo call (someone) using a telephone.
- ring upTo rouse by the ringing of a bell.
verbTo rouse from sleep; to awaken.
verbTo name or refer to.
- designateTo call by a distinctive title; to name.
- dubTo name, to entitle, to call.
- name
- benameTo name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
- denominate
- entitle
- styleTo call or give a name or title to.
- termTo phrase a certain way; to name or call.
- clepe archaic, dialectalTo give a call; cry out; appeal.
- nominate obsoleteTo specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.
verbTo predict.
- augurTo foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
- foretell
- anticipate
- bodeTo declare (something, such as a future event) before it occurs; to foretell, to predict; specifically, to predict...
- divine
- forecast
- foresee
- foreshadow
- predict
- presage
- prognosticate
- prophesy
- foredeem obsolete
- forehold rareTo hold or believe (something) beforehand; to assume; to anticipate, to predict.
verbTo tell in advance which shot one is attempting.
- call outTo contact one's workplace and announce that one is unable to attend work. Regionalism short for call out sick; much...
- clarify
- clear up
- explicitizeTo make explicit.
- get something straight
- narrow downTo make more specific.
- particularize
- singularizeTo make singular.
- specialize rare
- specificate obsoleteTo show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify.
Meaning of call
- verb To request, summon, or beckon.
- verb To cry or shout.
- verb To utter in a loud or distinct voice.
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