Antonyms for calling out

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kawl

Phonetic Transcription : kɔl

Definition of calling out

Origin : early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.

As in page : verb call for over communications system
As in shout : verb cry out loudly
As in take on : verb challenge, oppose
As in blurt : verb utter suddenly
As in throw down the gauntlet : verb invite to do battle
As in challenge : verb dispute, question
As in exclaim : verb shout out

Example sentences :

Presently there was a knock at my door, and on my calling out "Come in!"
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Calling out weakly, and stumbling about the pen, he found Agnes.
Extract from : « The Pygmy Planet » by John Stewart Williamson

Gaspare lifted his switch and gave Tito a tap, calling out "Ah!"
Extract from : « The Call of the Blood » by Robert Smythe Hichens

She saw that it was he, and, calling out his name, ran back into the shadow of the trees.
Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

As I've got a sore throat, you can do the calling out for me, so like that you'll earn your grub.
Extract from : « Nobody's Girl » by Hector Malot

It seemed to me that they were calling out to me, "Come over here to us, boy."
Extract from : « Jewish Children » by Sholem Naumovich Rabinovich

The Baron was at the window, calling out and beckoning with vigour.
Extract from : « The Dragon of Wantley » by Owen Wister

I will telegraph you in the morning about calling out the militia.
Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln

Some drew pistols and knives, calling out to me to lead them on.
Extract from : « The War Trail » by Mayne Reid

He talked darkly of "calling out" one of his wife's admirers.
Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham

Synonyms for calling out

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