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Synonyms for called


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl



Définition of called

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • adj named
  • adj appointed
Example sentences :
  • "Here's a fine letter to read on a hot day," called Percival.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • From this marble Phidias sculptured a statue of Vengeance, which was called Rhamnusia.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He called a cab for the old man, and saw him started safely off up-town.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He repulsed the advances of neighbors, and became what Robert called him—a miser.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "Don't come this way," she called back, in quick, low tones of caution.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He called them "brifiletched" and "awbsairf" with great nicety.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And Mrs. Oldaker, with a coy fillip of her fan, called him a naughty boy.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Stephen was not called till some minutes later, and had not seen him since.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • They called themselves "remi," which means simply "the Men."
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Then he called for his servants and ordered them to throw the coffin into the Nile.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

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