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Synonyms for calling out


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl

Top 10 synonyms for calling out Other synonyms for the word calling out

Définition of calling 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 :
  • Presently there was a knock at my door, and on my calling out "Come in!"
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Calling out weakly, and stumbling about the pen, he found Agnes.
  • Extract from : « The Pygmy Planet » by John Stewart Williamson
  • Gaspare lifted his switch and gave Tito a tap, calling out "Ah!"
  • Extract from : « The Call of the Blood » by Robert Smythe Hichens
  • She saw that it was he, and, calling out his name, ran back into the shadow of the trees.
  • Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy
  • As I've got a sore throat, you can do the calling out for me, so like that you'll earn your grub.
  • Extract from : « Nobody's Girl » by Hector Malot
  • It seemed to me that they were calling out to me, "Come over here to us, boy."
  • Extract from : « Jewish Children » by Sholem Naumovich Rabinovich
  • The Baron was at the window, calling out and beckoning with vigour.
  • Extract from : « The Dragon of Wantley » by Owen Wister
  • I will telegraph you in the morning about calling out the militia.
  • Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln
  • Some drew pistols and knives, calling out to me to lead them on.
  • Extract from : « The War Trail » by Mayne Reid
  • He talked darkly of "calling out" one of his wife's admirers.
  • Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham

Antonyms for calling out

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