Called: meaning, definitions and examples
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called
[ kɔːld ]
past tense
The word 'called' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'call.' It is used to indicate that someone has made a phone call or summoned someone using their name. In various contexts, 'called' can refer to an invitation, a request for attention, or to announce something. It can also denote the act of naming something or someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She called her friend yesterday.
- He called out to the children playing outside.
- They called the meeting to order.
- I called my mother to wish her a happy birthday.
Translations
Translations of the word "called" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chamado
🇮🇳 कहा गया
🇩🇪 gerufen
🇮🇩 disebut
🇺🇦 названий
🇵🇱 nazywany
🇯🇵 呼ばれた
🇫🇷 appelé
🇪🇸 llamado
🇹🇷 adlandırılan
🇰🇷 불린
🇸🇦 المسمى
🇨🇿 nazvaný
🇸🇰 nazvaný
🇨🇳 被称为
🇸🇮 imenovan
🇮🇸 nefndur
🇰🇿 аталған
🇬🇪 წოდებული
🇦🇿 adlandırılan
🇲🇽 llamado
Etymology
The word 'call' originates from the Old English 'ceallian,' which means 'to shout' or 'to cry out.' This term evolved over time, with influences from various languages and dialects. In Middle English, it took forms such as 'callen' or 'cawen,' which continued to carry the meaning of summoning or naming. The transition from 'call' to its past tense 'called' follows regular patterns in English verb conjugation. It has been widely used in literature and everyday speech, particularly as communication technology evolved, cementing its place in modern vernacular.