calling on

The phrase “calling on” has 3 syllables: call-ing on.

It's pronounced as /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɒn/.


What is synonym and antonym for calling on?

In the thesaurus, “calling on” has 37 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for calling on

  • appoint
  • asking
  • authorize
  • ban
  • banking on
  • begging
  • bite
  • call
  • call for
  • contradict
  • direct
  • frequent
  • hit
  • hustle
  • inspect
  • inviting
  • looking to
  • oppose
  • petitioning
  • play
  • rebuff
  • refuse
  • refute
  • reject
  • relying
  • requesting
  • require
  • revoke
  • scrounge
  • see
  • standing on
  • stay at
  • talk
  • tell
  • tour
  • turn down
  • withhold

Antonyms for calling on

  • accept
  • allow
  • approve
  • compelling
  • forcing
  • hinting
  • ignore
  • implying
  • intimating
  • listen
  • neglect
  • ok
  • pleasing
  • questioning
  • ratify
  • refrain
  • reject
  • requiring
  • sanction
  • suggesting
  • support
  • suspecting

Example Sentences

  • The teacher was calling on students to answer questions during the class discussion.
  • The president is calling on Congress to pass new legislation to address the climate crisis.
  • The community is calling on local authorities to take action against rising crime rates.
  • The coach is calling on the team captain to motivate the players during the crucial final match.
  • The organization is calling on volunteers to help with disaster relief efforts in the affected areas.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calling on, such as: accept, allow, appoint, approve, asking, authorize, ban.

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