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to call
2.1
to describe or address someone or something in a particular way
Example
Are you calling me a bad friend?
He calls himself a fitness enthusiast because he loves working out.
They're calling her crazy just because she has unique ideas.
I can't believe you're calling me selfish.
He works in marketing, or advertising, or whatever you want to call his job.
2.2
to address or refer to someone or something using a particular name or title
Example
The children like to call their grandmother 'Nana'.
Her name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls her Liz.
Don't forget to call me 'Aunt Sarah' when you introduce me to your friends.
At the gym, we all call each other by our workout nicknames.
She doesn't like it when people call her by her nickname.
4.1
(of a bird or an animal) to produce a characteristic sound
5.1
to announce the occurrence of something or order something to happen
5.2
to cause someone to make a specific career or life choice
6.1
to predict which side of a coin will face upwards after it is tossed
Example
The robin called from the treetop, heralding the arrival of spring.
The seagulls called to each other as they flew along the coast.
From the dense foliage, a troop of monkeys could be heard calling to one another, signaling their location.
Call
Example
They call their grandparents every Sunday to check in.
Can you call the restaurant and make a reservation for us?
Can you call the office and ask for the schedule?
Where were you when I called you earlier?
The hole calls the thief.
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