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call

Q: How is the word 'call' different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of call are cite , convene , convoke , muster , and summon . While all these words mean "to demand the presence of," call may be used less formally for summon . // called the legislature into special session

Q: When can 'cite' be used instead of 'call'?

The words cite and call are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge. // cited for drunken driving

Q: How do 'convene' and 'convoke' relate to one another, in the sense of 'call'?

Convene is somewhat less formal than convoke . // convened the students

Q: Where would 'convoke' be a reasonable alternative to 'call'?

The meanings of convoke and call largely overlap; however, convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes. // convoked a Vatican council

Q: When is 'muster' a more appropriate choice than 'call'?

In some situations, the words muster and call are roughly equivalent. However, muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole. // mustered the troops

Q: In what contexts can 'summon' take the place of 'call'?

Although the words summon and call have much in common, summon implies the exercise of authority. // was summoned to answer charges

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 to speak so as to be heard at a distance

we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall

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crow,
whoop

hail

speak out,
speak up

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2 to make a telephone call to

use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency

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dial,
phone,
ring (up)
[chiefly British],
telephone

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beep,
buzz

call in

cold-call

3 to make a brief visit

the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call

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barge (in)

look up,
see

4 to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

the game was called on account of rain

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continue,
keep

5 to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either

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take for

6 to utter one's distinctive animal sound

the dog called whenever it flushed a quail

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cry,
sing

7 to bring together in assembly by or as if by command

called all the night workers in for a meeting

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rally

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break up,
dissolve

8 to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later

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compute,
work out

9 to demand or request the presence or service of

rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down

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hail,
summon

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cite,
subpoena

Phrases Synonymous with call

send for

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10 to give a name to

we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"

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denote,
specify

code-name,
nickname

surname

11 to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

the union president is refusing to call a strike

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demand,
require

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call for

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12 to tell of or describe beforehand

somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point

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call

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Synonyms & Antonyms of call (Entry 2 of 2)

1 a natural vocal sound made by an animal

a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest

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cry,
note

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2 a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons

we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in

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visit,
visitation

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drop-in,
stopover

3 a communication by telephone

give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely

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buzz,
ring

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4 an act or instance of asking for information

put out a call for background information about the suspect

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interrogatory

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5 an entitlement to something

you have no call to insult people

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favor,
privilege

refusal

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6 a position arrived at after consideration

I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call

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last word,
say-so

consensus

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7 the state of being sought after especially for purchase

there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country

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Frequently Asked Questions About call

How is the word call different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of call are cite, convene, convoke, muster, and summon. While all these words mean "to demand the presence of," call may be used less formally for summon.

called the legislature into special session

When can cite be used instead of call?

The words cite and call are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge.

cited for drunken driving

How do convene and convoke relate to one another, in the sense of call?

Convene is somewhat less formal than convoke.

convened the students

Where would convoke be a reasonable alternative to call?

The meanings of convoke and call largely overlap; however, convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes.

convoked a Vatican council

When is muster a more appropriate choice than call?

In some situations, the words muster and call are roughly equivalent. However, muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole.

mustered the troops