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call out Definition and Meaning in English (call out definition)

verb
Synonyms:shoutexclaimchallenge
Quick Answer • Definition

Call out definition: To shout or cry out loudly to get someone's attention.

Definitions of Call out

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To shout or cry out loudly to get someone's attention.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To challenge or criticize someone for their behavior or actions.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To summon someone, often for professional services or emergency help.

Example Sentences

formal

“He decided to call out the truth.”

casual

“They will call out the technician.”

casual

“She had to call out his name.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecalled out
present participlecalling out

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Call out definition: To shout or cry out loudly to get someone's attention.
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'Call out' translates to 'call out' in English. Call out definition: To shout or cry out loudly to get someone's attention.
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