call upon

The phrase “call upon” has 3 syllables: call up-on

It's pronounced as /kɔːl əˈpɒn/


What is synonym and antonym for call upon?

In the thesaurus, “call upon” has 11 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for call upon along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for call upon

  • ask
  • bank on
  • beg
  • figure on
  • invite
  • look to
  • petition
  • rely
  • request
  • stand on
  • trust

Antonyms for call upon

  • coerce
  • compel
  • distrust
  • force
  • hint
  • imply
  • intimate
  • question
  • require
  • suggest
  • suspect

Example Sentences

  • During the ceremony, the speaker will call upon the guests to share their memories of the honoree.
  • In times of need, communities often call upon their members to lend a helping hand.
  • The teacher will call upon each student to present their research findings to the class.
  • As leaders, we must be ready to call upon our strengths to navigate challenging situations.
  • The organization will call upon its network of volunteers to assist with the upcoming event.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to call upon, such as: ask, bank on, beg, coerce, compel, distrust, figure on.

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