CALLED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

called (on or upon)

verb

past tense of call (on or upon)

as in visited

to make a social call upon lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child

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The Athletic visited Xavi in his hometown to learn more about his incredible journey.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use.

— Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

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