Antonyms for call forth


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl


Definition of call forth

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • As in invoke : verb call upon
  • As in prompt : verb incite, cue
  • As in awake : verb become or make aware
  • As in provoke : verb start, evoke; stimulate
  • As in summon : verb call to a place
  • As in draw : verb allure, influence
  • As in elicit : verb draw out
  • As in evoke : verb induce, stimulate
Example sentences :
  • Why is the existing exploiting society not able to call forth all this capacity?
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • It seemed to him to call forth all the lurking goodness in his nature.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Space and Time » by Herbert George Wells
  • There must be the conditions which call forth smiles or tears.
  • Extract from : « English: Composition and Literature » by W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
  • But, conversely, the opportunities must be given in order to call forth the response.
  • Extract from : « Liberalism » by L. T. Hobhouse
  • Any aid given, or information furnished, should also call forth her thanks.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • This last never fails to call forth enthusiastic-276- appreciation.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • A book that can call forth a hearty laugh on nearly every page.'
  • Extract from : « In Brief Authority » by F. Anstey
  • He might have known well enough what were the feelings he was likely to call forth.
  • Extract from : « The Marriage of Elinor » by Margaret Oliphant
  • Call forth your demon, if you command one, and place him before me.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate » by Sir Walter Scott
  • Music is one of the master-lures to call forth the sleeping giant.
  • Extract from : « The Hive » by Will Levington Comfort

Synonyms for call forth

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