Called - translation, pronunciation and examples
called
Gave a name to; shouted to attract attention.
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When to use called
крикнул
назвал его по имени
позвал на помощь
позвал собаку
громко крикнул
called usage examples
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Same basic meaning as the headword.
Focuses on giving someone or something a name.
Means to speak very loudly, usually to get attention.
More formal; often means speaking to someone directly or using an official title.
Means called someone to come, often with authority or for an official reason.
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called synonyms
What's the difference between called / named / shouted / addressed / summoned / dubbed
Same basic meaning as the headword.
She called him John.
Она назвала его Джоном.
Focuses on giving someone or something a name.
They named the baby Anna.
Они назвали ребёнка Анной.
Means to speak very loudly, usually to get attention.
He shouted for help.
Он крикнул о помощи.
More formal; often means speaking to someone directly or using an official title.
The speaker addressed the audience.
Докладчик обратился к аудитории.
Means called someone to come, often with authority or for an official reason.
The manager summoned the employee.
Менеджер вызвал сотрудника.
Used when giving someone or something a nickname or special title.
The press dubbed him a hero.
Пресса прозвала его героем.
Means announced something publicly and formally, not just called by name.
They proclaimed him king.
Они провозгласили его королём.
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How to pronounce called and what this word means
called translation: назвал. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce called
/kɔːld/
called translation
назвал
called examples
They called the puppy Milo.
called transcription
/kɔːld/, /kɔld/
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called meaning: what does it mean?
Gave a name to; shouted to attract attention.
called pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
called is pronounced as /kɔːld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
called definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They called the puppy Milo. Translation: Они назвали щенка Майло.
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