Synonyms of CALLS
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CALLS: definition and more80 synonyms in 41 meanings 70 playable in Scrabble US
Synonyms of CALLS by meaning
noun
a telephone connection
Also: phone call, telephone call.
a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a brief social visit
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
Also: margin call.
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
a request
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a visit in an official or professional capacity
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
Also: call option.
verb
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Also: call up.
utter a sudden loud cry
Also: shout out.
order, request, or command to come
Also: send for.
pay a brief visit
Also: call in.
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
utter a characteristic note or cry
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
make a stop in a harbour
demand payment of (a loan)
Also: call in.
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
Also: call off.
indicate a decision in regard to
make a prediction about; tell in advance
require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
order or request or give a command for
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
utter in a loud voice or announce
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
consider or regard as being
rouse somebody from sleep with a call