call out

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Definition
  1. Verb (Transitive):
    • To challenge someone to a fight or duel: To issue a formal or direct challenge, often to settle a dispute through combat.
    • To shout or say something loudly: To utter words in a loud voice, typically to attract attention or to be heard from a distance.
    • To announce or read aloud: To speak a list of names, numbers, or items in a clear, loud voice so others can hear.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The offended nobleman called out his rival for insulting his honor. (He challenged his rival to a duel.)
    • The teacher called out the names of the students on the roster. (The teacher read the list of names aloud.)
    • "Watch out!" she called out as the ball flew toward the crowd. (She shouted a warning loudly.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to call someone out": To publicly criticize someone or hold them accountable for their actions or statements.
    • The journalist called out the politician for spreading misinformation. (The journalist publicly challenged the politician's false claims.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Call-out (noun): An instance of publicly criticizing or challenging someone.
    • The article was a sharp call-out of corporate greed.
  • Outcry (noun): A strong expression of public disapproval or anger. (Note: This is a related concept but a different word.)
Synonyms
  • Challenge: To invite someone to compete or argue.
  • Shout: To say something very loudly.
  • Announce: To make a public and typically formal declaration.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Call out for: To shout to request something.
    • He called out for help when he fell.
  • Call out to: To shout in order to attract someone's attention.
    • She called out to her friend across the street.
Related Idioms
  • "Call someone out on something": To confront someone about a specific fault or mistake.
    • He was called out on his constant lateness during the meeting.
Verb
  1. challenge to a duel
    • Aaron Burr called out Alexander Hamilton
  2. call out loudly, as of names or numbers
  3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
    • `I won!' he exclaimed
    • `Help!' she cried
    • `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

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