call

Middle English, from Old Norse kalla.

NOUN (1)

[/kɔːl/^en-US]

llamada literal / grito informal / convocatoria formal / concepto de llamada untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)

Synonyms shout informal , summons formal , cry informal

Antonyms silence

An act of shouting or speaking loudly to attract attention. It can also refer to a communication made by telephone, or a summons or invitation. More broadly, it signifies a strong inner urge or impulse, especially towards a particular profession or way of life, or a formal demand or request. The English word call as a noun has a wide semantic range, encompassing both concrete instances (like a phone call or a loud call) and more abstract concepts (like a call to action or a vocational call), which may not have a single direct equivalent in other languages, requiring more descriptive phrases.

regular

plural
calls

Did you hear my call from downstairs? — An instance of shouting to attract attention.
I received a call from my mother this morning. — A communication made by telephone.
The doctor responded to an emergency call from the hospital. — A summons or request for help.
She felt a strong call to serve her community through volunteering. — A strong inner urge or vocation.
The organization issued a call for donations to support their new project. — A public appeal or demand.

VERB (1)

[/kɔːl/^en-US]

llamar literal / gritar informal / convocar formal / sonar informal / concepto de llamar untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)

Synonyms shout informal , summon formal , ring informal

Antonyms ignore

To shout or speak loudly to attract attention. It can also mean to communicate with someone by telephone, or to summon someone or something. Furthermore, it is used to give someone or something a particular name or title, or to demand or request something publicly. The verb call in English has a broad application, including specific actions (like to call a friend) and more abstract or idiomatic uses (like to call for peace, or to call something into question), which might require different verbs or phrasal constructions in other languages to convey the full meaning.

irregular

past	present_participle
called	calling

He had to call out her name several times before she heard him. — To shout or speak loudly.
I'll call you later tonight to discuss the plans. — To contact by telephone.
The teacher had to call the student into her office. — To summon someone.
They decided to call their new puppy 'Buddy'. — To give a name or title.
Environmental activists call for immediate action on climate change. — To demand or request publicly.
It's difficult to call who will win the election at this point. — To make a prediction or judgment.