What does CALLS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Verb, Noun

Definitions:

Verb: To make a telephone call or to shout to get someones attention. To give a name or title to someone or something. To give an order or instruction. To make a decision or judgement.

Noun: A telephone conversation or a visit or an instance of someone visiting someone else.

Pronunciations:

US: /kɔlz/

UK: /kɔːlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "calls" originated in the late Middle English period from the Old Norse word "kalla" which means to call out, cry. The word has been in use since the 14th century. The verb calls is commonly used in everyday language to refer to making a telephone call or giving someone a name or title. It is also used to give orders or instructions, and to make decisions or judgements. The noun form of calls refers to a telephone conversation or a visit or an instance of someone visiting someone else.

Synonyms:

Verb: phone, ring, dial, contact, summon, name, label, designate, term, christen, entitle, order, instruct, direct, command, decree, decide, judge

Noun: phone call, visit, conversation, meeting, appointment, engagement

Related Words:

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