Thesaurus: called

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1. imp. & p. p. of Call
2. j:100 v assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to v ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality v get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone v utter a sudden loud cry v order, request, or command to come v pay a brief visit v call a meeting; invite or command to meet v read aloud to check for omissions or absentees v send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message v utter a characteristic note or cry v stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather v greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name v make a stop in a harbour v demand payment of (a loan) v make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands v give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance v indicate a decision in regard to v make a prediction about; tell in advance v require the presentation of for redemption before maturation v challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense v declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee v lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal v order or request or give a command for v order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role v utter in a loud voice or announce v challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of v consider or regard as being v rouse somebody from sleep with a call