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