Antonyms for called up


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl


Definition of called up

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • As in inducted : adj conscripted
  • As in initiated : adj having undergone initiation
  • As in recruited : adj inducted
  • As in requested : adj called for
  • As in summoned : adj called for
  • As in levy : verb assess, impose
  • As in mobilize : verb ready for action, movement
  • As in muster : verb gather, come together
  • As in recall : verb remember
  • As in recruit : verb gather resources
  • As in remember : verb keep in mind; summon into mind
  • As in remind : verb awaken memories of something
  • As in reminisce : verb go over in one's memory
  • As in telephone : verb communicate through telephone system
  • As in visualize : verb make a picture of in the mind
  • As in activate : verb initiate something; start a function
  • As in militarize : verb convert for military use
  • As in phone : verb telephone
  • As in draft : verb select for military force
  • As in enlist : verb sign up for responsibility
  • As in enroll : verb sign up for membership
Example sentences :
  • Then with one mighty effort, he called up all his strength for a single minute.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • He advised that the Guides should be called up to reinforce the brigade.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Rising to the trust, he called up all his reserves of wilderness lore.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He called up the subject at once, and we have seen the close of his interview with Phyllis.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • Mrs Varden called up quite a courtly air, and became seated.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • I have been through our old books, and have called up my memory to help me.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Then, in turn, the winners were called up to select their prizes.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I called up Denboro and asked to be connected with the Colton home.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • She had called up his latent capacities, and he would prove his manhood.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss
  • Who can tell the conflict of feelings they called up in his bosom?
  • Extract from : « Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for called up

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