Called
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɔːld/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Called is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of call.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of call.
More Meanings
- Having been called.
Example Sentences
a called strike
Her dog is called Lucky.
Near-synonym: named (verb)
It's not unreasonable to verify his claims by cross-checking them with third parties. That's called due diligence.
Synonyms for called
Depending on context, synonyms include titled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include titled, name, designated, so-called, cited, defined.
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