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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