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Antonyms for calling forth


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



Definition of calling forth

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • As in evocation : noun summoning
  • 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 :
  • And they respond by calling forth the interpretive genius of their conductor.
  • Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe
  • And calling forth from old and young a burst of rapturous praise.
  • Extract from : « Gleams of Sunshine » by Joseph Horatio Chant
  • It seemed to have a certain fitness in calling forth discussion.
  • Extract from : « Julia Ward Howe » by Laura E. Richards
  • Does this bar the States from calling forth their own militia?
  • Extract from : « The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4 » by American Anti-Slavery Society
  • Outhorne, is an old term signifying the calling forth of subjects to arms by the sound of a horn.
  • Extract from : « Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume I (of 3) » by Thomas Percy
  • What could he do, a sick old man, in a country which was calling forth the finest of its young strength?
  • Extract from : « Atlantic Narratives » by Mary Antin
  • Mildred exhibited her watch and chain, calling forth exclamations of intense admiration and hearty congratulations.
  • Extract from : « Mildred and Elsie » by Martha Finley
  • It was a simple, commonplace note at best, and seemed hardly worthy of calling forth such feeling.
  • Extract from : « Shapes that Haunt the Dusk » by Various
  • To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrection and repel invasions.
  • Extract from : « Elements of Civil Government » by Alexander L. Peterman
  • To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions.
  • Extract from : « Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition » by J.A. James

Synonyms for calling forth

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