called

The word “called” has 1 syllable: called.

It's pronounced as /kɔːld/.


What is synonym and antonym for called?

In the thesaurus, “called” has 43 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for called

  • abandoned
  • aborted
  • asked
  • calculated
  • canceled
  • cancelled
  • considered
  • cried
  • designated
  • dialed
  • dialled
  • dubbed
  • entitled
  • estimated
  • figured
  • guessed
  • hailed
  • judged
  • labeled
  • labelled
  • made
  • mustered
  • named
  • nicknamed
  • nominated
  • ordered
  • phoned
  • predicted
  • put
  • read
  • regarded
  • requested
  • revoked
  • scrapped
  • shouted
  • summoned
  • supposed
  • telephoned
  • termed
  • titled
  • viewed
  • visited
  • yelled

Antonyms for called

  • began
  • canceled
  • cancelled
  • continued
  • described
  • dismissed
  • dissolved
  • engaged
  • kept
  • measured
  • murmured
  • muttered
  • promised
  • related
  • reported
  • rescinded
  • started
  • told
  • turned away
  • whispered

Meanings of called

  • verb
    1. (heading) To use one's voice.
    2. (heading) To visit.
    3. (heading) To name, identify or describe.
    4. (heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice.
    5. (sometimes with for) To require, demand.
    6. To announce the early extinction of a debt by prepayment, usually at a premium.
    7. To demand repayment of a loan.
    8. To jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion.

Example Sentences

  • She called her friend to invite her to the party.
  • The teacher called out the names of the students for attendance.
  • He called the restaurant to make a reservation for dinner.
  • The company called an emergency meeting to discuss the budget issues.
  • The doctor called with the test results this morning.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to called, such as: abandoned, aborted, asked, began, calculated, canceled, cancelled.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

called in

  • apply
  • argue
  • ask
  • assemble
  • brainstorm
  • call
  • call for
  • called out
  • called up
  • cancel
  • consider
  • convene
  • deliberate
  • direct
  • discuss
  • dismiss
  • draft
  • enforce
  • examine
  • gather
  • huddle
  • interview
  • invite
  • mobilize
  • negotiate
  • open
  • pay off
  • recall
  • reclaim
  • recoup
  • regain
  • repay
  • request
  • resort to
  • respect
  • restore
  • review
  • subpoena
  • summon
  • suspend
  • turn to
  • win back
  • withdraw

called out

  • ask for
  • assert
  • beep
  • blurt
  • call for
  • called in
  • called up
  • cheer
  • claim
  • clamor
  • confront
  • cross swords
  • defy
  • demand
  • denounce
  • exclaim
  • holler
  • impose
  • proclaim
  • require
  • roar
  • scream
  • screech
  • shout
  • shriek
  • test
  • try
  • utter
  • whoop
  • yell

hailed

  • acclaimed
  • applauded
  • called
  • praised
  • renowned
  • summoned

hallooed

laid into

  • blamed
  • called down
  • chewed out
  • lectured
  • reprimanded
  • scolded

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