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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