Antonyms for telegraphed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tel-i-graf, -grahf
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛl ɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf


Definition of telegraphed

Origin :
  • 1805, from telegraph (n.). Figurative meaning "to signal one's intentions" is first attested 1925, originally in boxing. Related: Telegraphed; telegraphing.
  • As in predict : verb express an outcome in advance
  • As in broadcast : verb put forth on electronic media
  • As in forecast : verb predict, guess
  • As in foreshadow : verb indicate
  • As in forewarn : verb caution that something may happen
Example sentences :
  • We had, as usual, telegraphed for two of the best rooms to be had.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • They telegraphed from New York that we were to spare no expense; and we haven't.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • And Gaunt, who was standing by, and knew it also, telegraphed a significant look to Huntley.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • I should have telegraphed, but am careless about such matters.
  • Extract from : « Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight » by Mathew Joseph Holt
  • She has telegraphed that she can only get away just to see you.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • He had inquired, and he had telegraphed, but could get no word of Dr. Parker's whereabouts.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He wrote you two or three times and he telegraphed you once.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Fact is, I'd ought to have telegraphed right off to the Board, but I ain't.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I have telegraphed the Heptons that we will join them in Paris on the evening of the twenty-first.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "He's here because I telegraphed for him yesterday," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for telegraphed

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