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

calling (on or upon)

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present participle of call (on or upon)

as in visiting

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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Spending time on the patio becomes as much a part of the fun as visiting the falls itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Pulido tapped into core childhood memories of visiting family in Chihuahua to achieve just the right flavor and consistency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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