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Word: Call Out

Part of Speech: Verb

Basic Definition: "Call out" means to shout something or to speak loudly, often to get someone’s attention or to respond to someone. It can also mean to challenge someone, like in a duel or competition.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "call out" when you want to describe the act of shouting or speaking loudly.
• You can also use it when referring to challenging someone to do something.

Examples:

1. Shouting/Speaking Loudly:

   • "When the teacher asked a question, I called out the answer."
   • "She called out for help when she saw the accident."

2. Challenging:

   • "He called out his opponent to a race."

Advanced Usage:

• "Call out" can also mean to publicly criticize or challenge someone, often for their actions or beliefs.
  • Example: "The activist called out the government for its lack of action on climate change."

Word Variants:

• Noun form: "Callout" - This can refer to a public challenge or criticism.
  • Example: "The celebrity made a callout to her followers to support a charity."

Different Meanings:

1. Loudly Speaking: As in calling someone’s name or getting attention.
2. Challenging: As in daring someone to compete or confront.
3. Criticizing: Publicly pointing out someone's mistakes or wrongdoings.

Synonyms:

• Shout
• Yell
• Exclaim
• Challenge
• Confront

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Call someone out: This is often used to mean that you are confronting someone about their behavior.

  • Example: "She called him out on his lies during the meeting."

• Call out for (something): To ask for something loudly or urgently.

  • Example: "He called out for food when he got hungry."

Summary:

"Call out" is a versatile phrase that can be used in various contexts, from simply shouting someone's name to challenging someone to a competition or publicly criticizing someone.

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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

Synonyms

• exclaim
• cry
• cry out
• outcry
• shout