Calls

a telephone connection

“she reported several anonymous calls”

Synonymsphone calltelephone call

a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

“he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call”

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”

Synonymscryoutcryyellshoutvociferation

a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"

Synonymsclaim

the characteristic sound produced by a bird

“a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age”

Synonymsbirdcallbirdsongsong

a brief social visit

“senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

“They named their son David”

Synonymsnameknow asbe known as

ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

“He called me a bastard”

get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

“I tried to call you all night”

Synonymstelephonecall upphonering

utter a sudden loud cry

“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”

Synonymsshoutshout outcryyellscream

order, request, or command to come

“She was called into the director's office”

Synonymssend for

pay a brief visit

“The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens”

Synonymsvisitcall in