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call

The correct spelling is call.

How to pronounce call

/kɔːɫ/
noun

IPA: /kɔːɫ/

Say it like: Cal-l

The correct spelling is call. A telephone conversation. For example: "I received several calls today."

Usage Examples

I received several calls today.

I paid a call to a dear friend of mine.

The ship made a call at Southampton.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A telephone conversation.
  2. 2.A short visit, usually for social purposes.
  3. 3.A visit by a ship or boat to a port.
  4. 4.A cry or shout.
  5. 5.A decision or judgement.

verb

  1. 1.(heading) To use one's voice.
  2. 2.(heading) To visit.
  3. 3.(heading) To name, identify or describe.
  4. 4.(heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice.
  5. 5.(sometimes with for) To require, demand.

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