"call" | Definition and Related Words

call

Noun

A telephone connection (synset 106283456)
"she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London"; "he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call"

is a type of: telephone, telephony - transmitting speech at a distance
subtypes:
- call-back - a return call
- collect call - a telephone call that the receiving party is asked to pay for
- call-in - a telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program
- crank call - a hostile telephone call (from a crank)
- local call - a telephone call made within a local calling area
- long distance, long-distance call, trunk call - a telephone call made outside the local calling area
- conference call - a telephone call in which more than two people participate
- wake-up call - a telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels)
same as: phone call, telephone call
A special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course (synset 106208240)
"he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call"

is a type of: disposition, inclination, tendency - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
A loud utterance;
Often in protest or opposition (synset 107135232)
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
subtypes:
- bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
- blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry
- catcall - a cry expressing disapproval
- clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry - loud and persistent outcry from many people
- halloo - a shout to attract attention
- hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
- hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint
- scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking - sharp piercing cry
- whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
- battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
- shouting, yelling - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
- yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
- bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
same as: cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
A demand especially in the phrase (synset 107206789)
"the call of duty"

is a type of: demand - an urgent or peremptory request

same as: claim
The characteristic sound produced by a bird (synset 106809500)
"a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"

is a type of: animal communication - communication between animals (of the same species)
subtypes:
- bell-like call - a birdcall that resembles the tone of a bell
- two-note call - a birdcall having two notes
same as: birdcall, birdsong, song
A brief social visit (synset 101057878)
"senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers"; "the characters in Henry James' novels are forever paying calls on each other, usually in the parlor of some residence"

is a type of: visit - the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
A demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement (synset 107207321)
is a type of: demand - an urgent or peremptory request

same as: margin call
A demand for a show of hands in a card game (synset 107207171)
"after two raises there was a call"

is a type of: demand - an urgent or peremptory request

is a part of: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
A request (synset 107205353)
"many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips"

is a type of: asking, request - the verbal act of requesting

subtypes: recall - a call to return
An instruction that interrupts the program being executed (synset 106594937)
"Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed"

is a type of: command, instruction, program line, statement - (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
subtypes:
- function call - a call that passes control to a subroutine; after the subroutine is executed control returns to the next instruction in main program
- supervisor call instruction, system call - an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor
A visit in an official or professional capacity (synset 101057417)
"the pastor's calls on his parishioners"; "the salesman's call on a customer"

is a type of: visit - the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity

subtypes: round - (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee (synset 100165622)
"he was ejected for protesting the call"

referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: conclusion, decision, determination - the act of making up your mind about something
The option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date (synset 100081563)
is a type of: option - the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

is a part of: span, straddle - the act of sitting or standing astride

same as: call option

Verb

Assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to (synset 201030757)
"They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"

is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label
subtypes:
- baptise, baptize, christen - administer baptism to
- refer - use a name to designate
- style, title - designate by an identifying term
- dub, nickname - give a nickname to
- rename - assign a new name to
- entitle, title - give a title to
- term - name formally or designate with a term
- tag - provide with a name or nickname
same as: be known as, know as, name
verb group:
- call - ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
- address, call - greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality (synset 200973047)
"He called me a bastard"; "She called her children lazy and ungrateful"

is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label
subtypes:
- miscall, misname - assign in incorrect name to
- brand, post - mark or expose as infamous
verb group:
- call - consider or regard as being
- be known as, call, know as, name - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
- call - read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone (synset 200791110)
"I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"

referred to in: telephone, telephony - transmitting speech at a distance

entail: dial - operate a dial to select a telephone number

is a type of: telecommunicate - communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
subtypes:
- cell phone - call up by using a cellular phone
- call in - make a phone call
same as: call up, phone, ring, telephone

verb group: call - send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
Utter a sudden loud cry (synset 200915018)
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
subtypes:
- hollo - cry hollo
- hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
- halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
- whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill - utter a shrill cry
- howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries
- screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream
same as: cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
verb group:
- call - utter in a loud voice or announce
- call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Order, request, or command to come (synset 200794133)
"She was called into the director's office"; "Call the police!"

is a type of: enjoin, order, say, tell - give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
subtypes:
- cite, summon, summons - call in an official matter, such as to attend court
- beep - call, summon, or alert with a beeper
- call back, recall - summon to return
- call in - summon to a particular activity or employment
- lift - call to stop the hunt or to retire, as of hunting dogs
- muster - call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.
- hail - call for
- summon - ask to come
- call up, mobilise, mobilize, rally - call to arms; of military personnel
same as: send for
verb group:
- call - order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
- call - call a meeting; invite or command to meet
Pay a brief visit (synset 202493222)
"The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens"

is a type of: get together, meet - get together socially or for a specific purpose
subtypes:
- see - go to see for professional or business reasons
- see - go to see for a social visit
- come by, drop by, drop in - visit informally and spontaneously
same as: call in, visit

verb group: call - make a stop in a harbour
Call a meeting;
Invite or command to meet (synset 202434657)
"The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'"; "The new dean calls meetings every week"

causes: assemble, foregather, forgather, gather, meet - collect in one place

is a type of: ask for, bespeak, call for, quest, request - express the need or desire for

verb group: call, send for - order, request, or command to come
Read aloud to check for omissions or absentees (synset 201070017)
"Call roll"

is a type of: read - look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed

verb group: call - ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
Send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.;
Make a signal to in order to transmit a message (synset 201064761)
"Hawaii is calling!"; "A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling"

referred to in: telecom, telecommunication - (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

is a type of: telecommunicate - communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail

verb group: call, call up, phone, ring, telephone - get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Utter a characteristic note or cry (synset 200977068)
"bluejays called to one another"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

verb group: call - lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
Stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather (synset 202649505)
"call a football game"

is a type of: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table - hold back to a later time
Greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name (synset 202607453)
"He always addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"

is a type of: address, turn to - speak to

same as: address

verb group: be known as, call, know as, name - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Make a stop in a harbour (synset 202493550)
"The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow"

is a type of: stop, stop over - interrupt a trip

verb group: call, call in, visit - pay a brief visit
Demand payment of (a loan) (synset 202364060)
"Call a loan"

is a type of: demand, exact - claim as due or just

same as: call in

verb group: call - require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands (synset 202305021)
"He called his trump"

referred to in: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards

is a type of: play - participate in games or sport
subtypes:
- raise - bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
- double - bridge: make a demand for (a card or suit)
- outcall - make a higher bid than (the previous bid or player); in a card game
- underbid - bid (a hand of cards) at less than the strength of the hand warrants
- outbid - bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled
- overbid - to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win,
- preempt - make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
same as: bid
Give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance (synset 201903010)
entail: square dance - dance in formation

same as: call off
Indicate a decision in regard to (synset 201070815)
"call balls and strikes behind the plate"

referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: indicate - to state or express briefly

verb group: call - declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
Make a prediction about;
Tell in advance (synset 200919743)
"Call the outcome of an election"

is a type of: guess, hazard, pretend, venture - put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
subtypes:
- read - interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior
- outguess, second-guess - attempt to anticipate or predict
- augur - predict from an omen
- bet, wager - maintain with or as if with a bet
- calculate, forecast - predict in advance
- prophesy, vaticinate - predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
same as: anticipate, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise
Require the presentation of for redemption before maturation (synset 200875684)
"Call a bond"

is a type of: ask, expect, require - consider obligatory; request and expect

verb group: call, call in - demand payment of (a loan)
Challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement;
Charge with or censure for an offense (synset 200871057)
"He deserves to be called on that"

is a type of: challenge, dispute, gainsay - take exception to

verb group: call - challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
Declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee (synset 200824407)
"call a runner out"

is a type of: adjudge, declare, hold - declare to be

verb group: call - indicate a decision in regard to
Lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal (synset 200785570)
"Call ducks"

is a type of: entice, lure, tempt - provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

verb group: call - utter a characteristic note or cry
Order or request or give a command for (synset 200756201)
"The unions called a general strike for Sunday"

is a type of: order - make a request for something
Order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role (synset 200755926)
"He was already called 4 times for jury duty"; "They called him to active military duty"

is a type of: request - ask (a person) to do something

verb group: call, send for - order, request, or command to come
Utter in a loud voice or announce (synset 200740752)
"He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

verb group: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell - utter a sudden loud cry
Challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of (synset 200740588)
"call the speaker on a question of fact"

is a type of: challenge, dispute, gainsay - take exception to

verb group: call - challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
Consider or regard as being (synset 200693282)
"I would not call her beautiful"

is a type of: consider, reckon, regard, see, view - deem to be

verb group: call - ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
Rouse somebody from sleep with a call (synset 200107035)
"I was called at 5 A.M. this morning"

is a type of: arouse, awaken, rouse, wake, wake up, waken - cause to become awake or conscious

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