Telephoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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telephoned
[ ˈtɛləˌfoʊnd ]
past action
The term 'telephoned' is the simple past tense form of the verb 'telephone.' It refers to the action of communicating with someone over the telephone, typically by dialing a number and speaking to the person on the other end. This could involve personal conversations, business inquiries, or relaying important messages. The use of 'telephoned' emphasizes that the action has already taken place, often indicating a completed communication event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She telephoned her friend to discuss plans.
- He telephoned the office to confirm the meeting.
- I telephoned my mother to check on her health.
Translations
Translations of the word "telephoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 telefonou
🇮🇳 टेलीफोन किया
🇩🇪 telefoniert
🇮🇩 telepon
🇺🇦 телефонували
🇵🇱 zadzwonił
🇯🇵 電話した
🇫🇷 téléphoné
🇪🇸 llamó por teléfono
🇹🇷 telefon etti
🇰🇷 전화했다
🇸🇦 تحدث عبر الهاتف
🇨🇿 telefonoval
🇸🇰 telefonoval
🇨🇳 打了电话
🇸🇮 poklical
🇮🇸 síma
🇰🇿 телефон соққан
🇬🇪 ტელეფონით დარეკა
🇦🇿 telefon etdi
🇲🇽 llamó por teléfono
Etymology
The word 'telephone' originates from the Greek words 'tele,' meaning 'far off,' and 'phone,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' The concept of the telephone was developed during the mid-19th century with significant contributions from inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell, who was awarded the first US patent for his invention in 1876. The term 'telephone' became widely adopted, and its derivative forms, including 'telephoned,' emerged as the technology and usage spread. The act of telephoning quickly became a common means of communication, transforming how people interacted over distances. Initially considered a luxury, over time, telephones became essential tools in daily life, leading to the verb 'to telephone' entering the English lexicon, with its various forms evolving as telecommunication technology advanced.