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Synonyms for call out


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawl-out
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔlˌaʊt

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Définition of call out

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • As in page : verb call for over communications system
  • As in shout : verb cry out loudly
  • As in take on : verb challenge, oppose
  • As in blurt : verb utter suddenly
  • As in throw down the gauntlet : verb invite to do battle
  • As in challenge : verb dispute, question
  • As in exclaim : verb shout out
Example sentences :
  • "Well, they may call out, if they want to," said their father.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • I am always inclined to call out, Church, Count five-and-twenty, Tattycoram.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I'll call out to him, Arthur, if you don't give over speaking to me.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Now then, old Jenkins, I'll go about and you call out when I come to the right spot.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • A little gag for you, Grant, so you will not be tempted to call out.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • Mme. de Plougastel attempted to call out, but her voice refused its office.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • They should have short names given them, which will be easy to call out.
  • Extract from : « The Sportsman » by Xenophon
  • She tried to call out to him, and the words caught in her throat and choked her.
  • Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans
  • But the yeos (meaning the yeomen) will call out mightily,—'Piper!
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • But not one would mind me; and then suddenly I heard some one call out my name.
  • Extract from : « Arthur O'Leary » by Charles James Lever

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