Call - English meaning

verb

Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Usage examples:

The president's office announced that the siege would be lifted

verb

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Usage examples:

Police are appealing for information about the incident

noun

A serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Usage examples:

His mother made an appeal for the return of the ring

verb

To be interesting or attractive

Usage examples:

Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old., [ t ] the verdict was appealed t…

verb

Put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order.

Usage examples:

She had just finished arranging the flowers

verb

Put into a proper or systematic order

verb

To plan or make preparations for something or for something to happen

Usage examples:

[ t ] he arranged a meeting between the two leaders., [ + to infinitive ] my friends arranged to ea…

verb

(of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

Usage examples:

A crowd had assembled outside the gates

noun

A leap in which the feet are brought together before landing.

Usage examples:

The assemblés porté traveled a great distance and ended in perfect fifth position.

verb

Create by putting components or members together

verb

Administer baptism to (someone); christen.

Usage examples:

He was baptized joshua

verb

Shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly.

Usage examples:

‘move!’ bawled the drill corporal

noun

A loud, unrestrained shout.

Usage examples:

He addressed every class in a terrifying bawl

noun

A hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, especially by means of a clapper inside.

Usage examples:

The church bells tolled

verb

Provide with a bell or bells.

Usage examples:

The young men were belling and hobbling the horses before releasing them

verb

(of a stag or buck) make a cry at rutting time.

Usage examples:

The wood in the half-light waking at daybreak to the belling of stags that bursts into barks.

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

verb

To shout in a loud voice

Usage examples:

"i don’t believe this!" the old man bellowed.

noun

A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.

Usage examples:

The buzz of the bees

verb

Make a low, continuous humming sound.

Usage examples:

Mosquitoes were buzzing all around us

verb

To make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound

Usage examples:

[ i ] something was buzzing around me as i tried to sleep., [ t ] all were expected to run, literal…

verb

Give (a baby) a christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a christian church.

Usage examples:

Their second daughter was christened jeanette

verb

To call a person, esp. a baby, a christian through the ceremony of baptism and by naming the person

Usage examples:

The parents christened their second child maria., the first lady christened the ship, “uss arizona.…

verb

Give (someone or something) a specified name.

Usage examples:

He was cleped perkyn

verb

Give an authoritative or peremptory order.

Usage examples:

A gruff voice commanded us to enter

noun

An authoritative order.

Usage examples:

He obeyed her commands without question

verb

An authoritative direction or instruction to do something

verb

Come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

Usage examples:

He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel

verb

To meet formally as a group, or to arrange a meeting of people or groups for a serious purpose

Usage examples:

[ i ] peace talks will convene next month.

verb

To arrange for a group of people to come together for an official meeting

Usage examples:

Convene a meeting/conference/hearing an emergency board meeting was convened by the directors later…

verb

Call together or summon (an assembly or meeting).

Usage examples:

She sent messages convoking a council of ministers

verb

To arrange or call people to attend a large formal meeting

Usage examples:

He has convoked a summit conference in brussels.

exclamation

Used to attract attention, especially at a distance.

Usage examples:

‘cooee!’ the call brought all three heads round

verb

Make a call to attract attention.

Usage examples:

Liz had to cooee as he seemed in danger of blundering into the table

verb

Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Usage examples:

Don't cry—it'll be all right

noun

A loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion.

Usage examples:

A cry of despair

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To shout or make a loud noise because you are frightened, hurt, etc.

Usage examples:

She cried out in pain as the bullet grazed her shoulder.

verb

Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.

Usage examples:

The prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off

verb

To announce or express something clearly and publicly, esp. officially

Usage examples:

The courts declared the policy unconstitutional., a state of emergency has been declared because of…

verb

To make a public or official statement about something

Usage examples:

All pre-existing health conditions should be declared to your insurer., after the acquittal, ceo, b…

noun

An insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.

Usage examples:

A series of demands for far-reaching reforms

verb

Ask authoritatively or brusquely.

Usage examples:

‘where is she?’ he demanded

verb

To ask for forcefully, in a way that shows that refusal is not expected and will not be accepted

Usage examples:

[ t ] the library demanded $5 for each book returned late., [ + to infinitive ] i demand to see the…

verb

(of sums of money) be expressed in a specified monetary unit.

Usage examples:

The borrowings were denominated in us dollars

verb

To use a particular currency to do something

Usage examples:

Denominate sth in dollars/euros, etc. foreign sales are denominated in us dollars.

verb

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Usage examples:

He was designated as prime minister

adjective

Appointed to an office or post but not yet installed.

Usage examples:

The director designate

verb

To choose someone or something for a special job or purpose, or to state that something has a particular character or purpose

Usage examples:

The chairman designated his daughter as his successor., north-south streets are designated by numbe…

verb

Give an unofficial name or nickname to.

Usage examples:

The media dubbed anorexia ‘the slimming disease’

noun

An instance of dubbing sound effects or music.

Usage examples:

The level of the dub can be controlled manually

verb

Misplay (a shot).

verb

(of a man or male animal) eject semen from the body at the moment of sexual climax.

noun

Semen that has been ejected from the body.

Usage examples:

This fluid comprises between ten and 20 per cent of the total ejaculate

verb

(of a man or male animal) to push out a liquid containing sperm from the penis

verb

Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something.

Usage examples:

Employees are normally entitled to redundancy pay

verb

To give someone the right to do or have something

Usage examples:

He’s entitled to his opinion even if you don’t agree with him., being over 65 entitles you to a dis…

verb

To give someone the right to do or have something

Usage examples:

Entitle sb to (do) sth the chief executive will face protest at the agm over his contract, which co…

noun

An earnest or humble request.

Usage examples:

The king turned a deaf ear to his entreaties

noun

An attempt to persuade someone to do something

Usage examples:

She refused to become involved with him despite his passionate entreaties.

verb

Cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

Usage examples:

‘well i never,’ she exclaimed

verb

To say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.

Usage examples:

[ i ] she exclaimed with delight when she saw the baby.

noun

A sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

Usage examples:

An exclamation of amazement

noun

A word that expresses sudden pain, surprise, anger, excitement, happiness, or other emotion

Usage examples:

"ouch," "hey," and "wow" are exclamations., exclamations of delight

exclamation

Used to incite dogs to the chase during a hunt.

Usage examples:

Up she springs, and away she starts, the pack in full cry behind her, the huntsman's voice resoundi…

noun

A cry of ‘halloo’.

Usage examples:

A few hearty halloos tell us that these people are truly enjoying their hood.

verb

Cry or shout ‘halloo’ to attract attention or to give encouragement to dogs in hunting.

Usage examples:

I hallooed in the hope that they might hear my shouts

verb

Give a loud shout or cry.

Usage examples:

He hollers when he wants feeding

noun

A loud cry or shout.

Usage examples:

The audience responded with whoops and hollers

verb

To shout or call loudly

Usage examples:

[ t ] she hollered "stop!" just before the collision., he let out a holler when he fell.

noun

A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.

Usage examples:

The alcohol content is clearly stated on the label

verb

Another term for dripstone.

noun

A piece of paper or other material that gives information about the object it is attached to

Usage examples:

The address/mailing label, follow the instructions on the label., everything we produce goes out un…

noun

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

Usage examples:

My name is john parsons

verb

Give a name to.

Usage examples:

Hundreds of diseases had not yet been isolated or named

adjective

(of a person or product) having a well-known name.

Usage examples:

Specialized name brands geared to niche markets

noun

The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.

Usage examples:

I filed the cards in alphabetical order

verb

Give an authoritative instruction to do something.

Usage examples:

She ordered me to leave

verb

Logical arrangement of different elements

noun

A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.

Usage examples:

He made a dramatic plea for disarmament

phrasal verb

To put something quickly into something else

Usage examples:

Pop the cd-rom into a personal computer., just pop your supper in the microwave., he jotted down st…

noun

An act of asking politely or formally for something.

Usage examples:

A request for information

verb

Politely or formally ask for.

Usage examples:

He received the information he had requested

noun

An act of asking for something, or the thing asked for

Usage examples:

[ c ] the library gets a lot of requests for books about new babies., [ u ] an application will be …

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door

noun

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Usage examples:

She waited for the lion's roar

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

abbreviation

Right of admission reserved.

verb

Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They could hear him screaming in pain

noun

A long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They were awakened by screams for help

verb

Utter a sudden loud cry

verb

(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

She hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

noun

A loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

Mary tried to drown her screeches by shaking her

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Usage examples:

She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

Usage examples:

His words were interrupted by warning shouts

verb

Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

verb

Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.

Usage examples:

The audience shrieked with laughter

noun

A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.

Usage examples:

Shrieks of laughter

noun

A loud, high cry

Usage examples:

The shriek of sea gulls, she heard a high-pitched shriek., [ i ] we shrieked with laughter.

noun

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Usage examples:

A pop song

proper noun

A dynasty that ruled in china ad 960–1279.

noun

A particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way.

Usage examples:

Different styles of management

verb

Archaic term for stylus (sense 2).

suffix

(forming adjectives and adverbs) in a manner characteristic of.

Usage examples:

Family-style

verb

Order (someone) to be present.

Usage examples:

A waiter was summoned

verb

Ask to come

verb

To order someone come to a particular place, or to officially tell someone to be present

Usage examples:

The president summoned an emergency meeting of his advisers., i have been summoned to appear in cou…

noun

An order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing such an order.

Usage examples:

A summons for non-payment of a parking ticket

verb

Serve (someone) with a summons.

Usage examples:

He has been summonsed to appear in court next month

verb

Order (someone) to be present.

Usage examples:

A waiter was summoned

noun

A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.

Usage examples:

The musical term ‘leitmotiv’

verb

Another term for terminus.

noun

A period of time during which something lasts

Usage examples:

Watson’s term as chairman expired last month., he served a prison term for robbery., this budget pl…

verb

Make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound.

Usage examples:

Cool water tinkled in the stone fountains

noun

A light, clear ringing sound.

Usage examples:

The distant tinkle of a cow bell

verb

To make light, ringing sounds

Usage examples:

The wind chimes tinkled in the breeze., we heard the tinkle of ice as he stirred the lemonade.

verb

Go to see and spend time with (someone) socially.

Usage examples:

I came to visit my grandmother

noun

An act of going to see a person or place as a guest, tourist, etc.

Usage examples:

I'll pay him a visit soon

verb

To go to a place in order to experience it, or to go to a person in order to spend time together

Usage examples:

[ t ] we visited a few galleries while we were in new york., [ t ] when are we going to visit grand…

verb

Shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently.

Usage examples:

He then began to vociferate loudly

noun

A loud cry of joy or excitement.

Usage examples:

A moment's silence was followed by whoops of delight

verb

Give or make a whoop.

Usage examples:

All at once they were whooping with laughter

verb

Beat or assault (someone).

Usage examples:

I'm still looking forward to whooping your ass, buddy

noun

A loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight.

Usage examples:

Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear

verb

Shout in a loud, sharp way.

Usage examples:

You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her

verb

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

exclamation

Used to attract a person's attention

Usage examples:

Yoo-hoo, we're over here!