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 cry
-
as in visit
-
as in message
-
as in request
-
as in right
-
as in decision
-
as in demand
-
Synonym Chooser
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
-
Related Articles
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
Example 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
Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, on Steve Bannon's podcast, MAGA figure Jack Posobiec called for retribution.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Sac State scored two touchdowns on that final drive in the final minute but both plays were nullified by holding calls, and then more despair ensued.
—Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for call
Verb
Novo's forthcoming obesity pill is an oral version of its weekly shot Wegovy; Lilly's pill is a new drug called orforglipron that's different from its shot Zepbound.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, on Steve Bannon's podcast, MAGA figure Jack Posobiec called for retribution.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The call from Manchester United’s director of women’s football Matt Johnson came to Jess Park’s agent late on Tuesday night.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Sac State scored two touchdowns on that final drive in the final minute but both plays were nullified by holding calls, and then more despair ensued.
—Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
Verb
-
Moments after grabbing Seattle midfielder Obed Vargas around the neck, footage shows Suárez shouting and then spitting in the direction of a Sounders staff member.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
-
There is a write-in ballot option to shout out your top pick of sandwich maker.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Facing third-and-1 from Indy’s 38-yard line, Steichen dialed up a run play in the first quarter for Warren.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
-
For this look, everything — eyes, cheeks, lips — is subtly dialed up.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
As Judy continues to be plagued by visions, she is drawn to visit the Smurls against her family’s wishes, until the Warrens agree to take on the case.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
For decades, Cuban exiles and those of Catholic faith have visited the National Shrine, which reflects a long and storied Cuban-American history.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In the last few years, Beyoncé, Pink, and Noah Kahan, among others, have had concerts canceled or delayed by extreme lightning, rain, or wildfire smoke.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
-
On social media, Marquette announced that all athletic events for the weekend would be canceled, and a special mass for the school community was held on Saturday afternoon.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Technical reliability is a make-or-break factor when considering industrial integration.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The will also states that priority should be given to luxury giant LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica or other groups, Reuters reported, adding that heirs should consider other fashion and luxury companies with which Armani's company has commercial ties for a sale.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Colman recalled crying on the set of the BBC's TV adaptation of Les Misérables after a scene in which her character hits a child.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
-
In episode 3, which came out in April, Howard’s character cries when Seth Rogen’s studio head character gives him a difficult piece of feedback, resulting in Howard angrily throwing his signature baseball cap at him.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Earlier that day, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned the Russian Ambassador to France, Alexey Meshkov, over the issue.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
-
At Villa Park, his frailty was epic, defiant, even as his bandmates labored drastically to summon the power of 50 years earlier.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The department is working with University of Arizona researchers to develop statistical models to better estimate numbers.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
The Bureau of Labor Statistics today issued a revision of its employment numbers for the twelve months between April of 2024 and March of 2025, showing more than nine hundred thousand fewer new jobs than originally estimated.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share