Synonyms for called back


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl


Définition of called back

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • verb recall
Example sentences :
  • "Don't come this way," she called back, in quick, low tones of caution.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And when a thing is once of the past, it cannot be called back, do what you will.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • "Keep an eye on the rim-rock, boys," he called back, without turning his head.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • "You can come in the evening if you like," she called back to him over her shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • "Thanks," he called back, and his companions waved their hands to him.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • Twice she called back Martine, who was passing the dishes too quickly.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • He called back, "Aura—you stay where you are—you hide, until it's over—"
  • Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings
  • "Others will hear you if you commit this folly," I called back to him.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "Sure, an' the scenery is foine down here," O'Malley called back.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • He was about to turn away in disappointment, when he was called back.
  • Extract from : « Paul Prescott's Charge » by Horatio Alger

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