English

call out

Meaning: to shout to someone; to summon or openly challenge someone
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base call out
3rd person singular present calls out
Present participle calling out
Past called out
Will future will call out
Going-to future going to call out
Imperative negative don't call out / do not call out

Example

The coach called out to the player from across the field.
The coach called out to the player from across the field.

Usage Notes

This phrasal verb can mean shouting so someone hears you, asking a service worker to come, or challenging someone publicly about their behavior.

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