Calls — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Calls
Calls (verb)
- to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance, shout
- to make a request or demand
- to utter a characteristic note or cry
- to cause or entreat to descend
- reprimand
Calls (noun)
- an act of calling with the voice, shout
- an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it
- an instrument used for calling
- an appeal by an evangelist to worshippers to come forward to signify their decision to commit their lives to Christ
- a communication (such as a phone call or text message) by which a person arranges a sexual encounter with someone; also, a person to whom someone makes a booty call especially regularly
- a statement quickly followed by an answering statement; also, a musical phrase in which the first and often solo part is answered by a second and often ensemble part
Calls (phrase)
- —used to say that the person who pays for something controls how it is done
- to let an answering machine answer one's phone in order to hear who is calling before deciding to talk to whoever it is
- to call a thing by its right name however coarse
- to speak frankly
- to call (as at one's house) to get
- to require as necessary or appropriate
Calls (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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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to make a telephone call to
"use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency"
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to make a brief visit
"the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call"
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to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
"the game was called on account of rain"
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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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to utter one's distinctive animal sound
"the dog called whenever it flushed a quail"
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to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
"called all the night workers in for a meeting"
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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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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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to give a name to
"we've decided to call the kitten Molly"
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to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
"the union president is refusing to call a strike"
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to tell of or describe beforehand
"somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point"
Calls (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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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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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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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an act or instance of asking for information
"put out a call for background information about the suspect"
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an entitlement to something
"you have no call to insult people"
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a position arrived at after consideration
"I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call"
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the state of being sought after especially for purchase
"there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Calls
The most common words with a similar meaning to Calls:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Calls
Words with the opposite meaning of Calls:
Near Antonyms of Calls
Word Forms of Calls
Inflections: called, calling, called down, calling down, calls down
Derived words: booty-call (transitive verb)
Origin & Etymology of Calls
Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavic glasŭ voice
First known use: before 12th centuryi
Words & Phrases Containing Calls
Frequently Asked Questions about Calls
What does "Calls" mean?
"Calls" means to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance, shout. As an a verb, a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance, shout. It has 19 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Calls"?
Other words for "Calls" include bawls, bays, bellows, cries, hollers, hollos, roars and shouts. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Calls" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Calls"?
There are 340 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Calls". Common alternatives include bawls, bays, bellows, cries, hollers, hollos, roars, shouts, sounds off and thunders.
What is the opposite of "Calls"?
Antonyms of "Calls" include continues and keeps. Near antonyms include breathes, mumbles, murmurs and mutters.
How do you use "Calls" in a sentence?
Examples of "Calls" in a sentence: "we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall"; "use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency"; "the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call".
Is "Calls" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Calls" can be used as a verb, a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Calls"?
"Calls" is pronounced /ˈkȯl/ as a verb and /ˌkȯl-ən(d)-ri-ˈspän(t)s/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Calls"?
"Calls" comes from Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavic glasŭ voice. First known use: before 12th centuryi.