Synonyms for tele-phones


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : tel-uh-fohn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn

Top 10 synonyms for tele-phones Other synonyms for the word tele-phones

Définition of tele-phones

Origin :
  • 1835, "apparatus for signaling by musical notes" (devised by Sudré in 1828), from French téléphone (c.1830), from télé- "far" (see tele-) + phone "sound" (see fame (n.)). Also used of other apparatus early 19c., including "instrument similar to a foghorn for signaling from ship to ship" (1844). The electrical communication tool was first described in modern form by P.Reis (1861); developed by Bell, and so called by him from 1876.
  • As in receiver : noun device for receiving
  • As in receiver : noun recipient
  • As in notify : verb inform
  • As in report : verb communicate information, knowledge
  • As in telephone : verb communicate through telephone system
  • As in call back : verb recall
  • As in broadcast : verb put forth on electronic media
  • As in call : verb arrange meeting
  • As in call : verb attempt to communicate by telephone
  • As in communicate : verb mutually exchange information
  • As in contact : verb communicate with

Antonyms for tele-phones

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