Synonyms of call
-
as in to shout 
-
as in to dial
-
as in to visit
-
as in to cancel
-
as in to consider
-
as in to cry
-
as in to summon
-
as in to estimate
-
as in to ask
-
as in to name
-
as in to order
-
as in to predict
-
as in to demand
-
as in to seek
-
as in to see
-
as in cry
-
as in visit
-
as in message
-
as in request
-
as in right
-
as in decision
-
as in demand
-
as in order
-
as in require
-
as in put in (for)
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Related Articles
-
Entries Near
1
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
7
as in to summon
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in to ask
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in to name
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
Synonyms & Similar Words
11
12
as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in cry
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in visit
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in right
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to see
to make a social call upon
lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
call for
5 of 5phrase
1
2
as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in put in (for)
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of call
WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
However, today most young people rarely call each other.
—Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Mysterious drone sightings have recently been sighted across eastern states, prompting lawmakers' call, for answers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for call 
Verb
Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.
—WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
However, today most young people rarely call each other.
—Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
Noun
Hochul’s call for federal assistance came as numerous unconfirmed reports of drones seen flying at different locations across the five boroughs surfaced on Thursday, including at LaGuardia Airport.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Mysterious drone sightings have recently been sighted across eastern states, prompting lawmakers' call, for answers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
Noun
-
Social media users were left hysterical by the Frenchie's dramatic reaction and related to the loud cries.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The vegan scoop shop is the latest to issue a rallying cry to customers amid challenging economic conditions.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Their visit to Capitol Hill also came with a warning to lawmakers – join Trump in making cuts or pay the price.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
-
In the 15 years following the Games, skier visits to Utah increased by 43%, hotel and lodging revenue grew by 70%, and visitor spending soared by 66%, according to the Gardner Institute.Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Advertisement Harbaugh, so moved by Herbert’s simple message, jotted it down to repeat later.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Hip-hop was founded in the beginning as a means of spreading messages through communities.Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But the hearings, and a subsequent report of recommendations by the fact-finder, have been postponed at CTU’s request, according to the district.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
-
The university, and the school’s president and head men’s lacrosse coach at the time, did not respond to the student newspaper’s request for comment.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Finneas, a musician in his own right, is both Eilish's brother and producer.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waived his right to an extradition hearing and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday afternoon to face federal charges.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Several of Campbell’s teammates were not happy with his decision.Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
-
This decision would deprive the fossil-fuel economy of one source of backing, and eliminate one of the only remaining ways that the U.S. government supports international oil-and-gas development.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Increasingly desperate folks are showing up to request, then demand, provisions.Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
That’s its calling, serving tasty Americana cuisine with Floridian twists and being a hangout for local musicians, foodies and of course, artists.Essence, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
-
For the agents who got their chaplain pins last week, those standards now involve a higher calling, too.Giovanna Dell’Orto, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to call
Thesaurus Entries Near call
Cite this Entry
“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share