call, v.
(called, calling, calls)
freq. cnt. 251
(called, calling, calls)
freq. cnt. 251
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 122 freq. cnt.: 91 freq. cnt.: 31
be known as call know as name
sample sentences
"They named their son David""The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s somebody
Somebody ----s somebody something
They %s him "Bobby"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s somebody
Somebody ----s somebody something
They %s him "Bobby"
semantic pointers
verb group
hyponym
hypernym
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 51 freq. cnt.: 51
call
sample sentences
"He called me a bastard""She called her children lazy and ungrateful"
verb frames
Something ----s something Adjective/NounSomebody ----s somebody something
semantic pointers
verb group
hypernym
hyponym
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 59 freq. cnt.: 38 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
call call up phone ring telephone
sample sentences
"I tried to call you all night""Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
They %s
verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
They %s
verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
They %s
verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
They %s
verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
They %s
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
entailment
hypernym
hyponym
verb group
order, request, or command to come
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 4
call send for
sample sentences
"She was called into the director's office""Call the police!"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somebodySomebody ----s somebody PP
Sam cannot %s Sue
verb frames
Somebody ----s somebodySomebody ----s somebody PP
Sam cannot %s Sue
semantic pointers
hypernym
verb group
hyponym
utter a sudden loud cry
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 107 freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
call cry holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell
sample sentences
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle""I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
Sam and Sue %s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
verb group
hypernym
hyponym
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9
call
sample sentences
"The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'""The new dean calls meetings every week"
verb frames
Somebody ----s something
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
verb group
cause
pay a brief visit
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 1
call call in visit
sample sentences
"The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens"verb frames
Somebody ----sSomebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
verb frames
Somebody ----s somebodyverb frames
Somebody ----s somebody
semantic pointers
hypernym
verb group
hyponym
utter a characteristic note or cry
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
call
sample sentences
"bluejays called to one another"verb frames
Something ----s
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
call
sample sentences
"Hawaii is calling!""A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling"
verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
verb group
hypernym
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
call
sample sentences
"Call roll"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
rouse somebody from sleep with a call
<verb.body>
call
sample sentences
"I was called at 5 A.M. this morning"verb frames
Somebody ----s somebody
semantic pointers
hypernym
consider or regard as being
<verb.cognition>
call
sample sentences
"I would not call her beautiful"verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s somebody
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
<verb.cognition>
call
sample sentences
"call the speaker on a question of fact"verb frames
Somebody ----s somebody
utter in a loud voice or announce
<verb.cognition>
call
sample sentences
"He called my name""The auctioneer called the bids"
verb frames
Somebody ----s something
semantic pointers
verb group
hypernym
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"He was already called 4 times for jury duty""They called him to active military duty"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somebody
order or request or give a command for
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"The unions called a general strike for Sunday"verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomething ----s something
semantic pointers
hypernym
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"Call ducks"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"call a runner out"verb frames
Somebody ----s somebody something
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"He deserves to be called on that"verb frames
Somebody ----s somebodySam cannot %s Sue
require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"Call a bond"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
make a prediction about; tell in advance
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 36 freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3
anticipate call forebode foretell predict prognosticate promise
sample sentences
"Call the outcome of an election"verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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semantic pointers
hyponym
hypernym
indicate a decision in regard to
<verb.communication>
call
sample sentences
"call balls and strikes behind the plate"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
<verb.motion>
call call off
verb frames
Somebody ----sverb frames
Somebody ----s
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
entailment
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
<verb.possession> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
bid call
sample sentences
"He called his trump"verb frames
Somebody ----sverb frames
Somebody ----s
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
demand payment of (a loan)
<verb.possession>
call call in
sample sentences
"Call a loan"verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingverb frames
Somebody ----s something
make a stop in a harbour
<verb.social>
call
sample sentences
"The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow"verb frames
Something ----sSomebody ----s
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
<verb.social>
address call
sample sentences
"He always addresses me with `Sir'""Call me Mister"
"She calls him by first name"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somebody somethingverb frames
Somebody ----s somebody something
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
<verb.stative>
call
sample sentences
"call a football game"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
semantic pointers
hypernym