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call

[ həˈloʊ ]
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Definition

To "call" means to speak to someone on the phone or shout their name to get their attention. People call each other to talk or share information even when they are far apart.

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Conjugation
"call" as noun

1 - A telephone conversation.

2 - A short visit, usually for social purposes.

3 - A visit by a ship or boat to a port.

"call" as verb

1 - (heading) To use one's voice.

2 - (heading) To visit.

3 - (heading) To name, identify or describe.

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Synonyms
1 - ask
2 - request
3 - order
4 - demand
5 - invite
6 - summon
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Antonyms
1 - write
2 - pronounce
3 - state
4 - mention
5 - specify
6 - notify
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Examples in Context

1 - The urgent message prompted him to call his boss right away.

1 - El mensaje urgente lo impulsó a llamar a su jefe de inmediato.

2 - She decided to call her friend now instead of waiting any longer.

2 - Decidió llamar a su amiga de inmediato en lugar de esperar más.

3 - She always remembers to call out whenever her friends need urgent help.

3 - Ella siempre recuerda pedir ayuda cuando sus amigos la necesitan con urgencia.

4 - It is nobody's business how often I call my parents.

4 - No es asunto de nadie con qué frecuencia llamo a mis padres.

5 - At the very least, call your parents once a week.

5 - Al menos, llama a tus padres una vez a la semana.

6 - I make it a point to call my immediate family every week.

6 - Me aseguro de llamar a mi familia más próxima todas las semanas.

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