call to

VERB

beg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask beseech implore plead pray solicit sue urge

STRONG

abjure advocate besiege canvass conjure crave desire entreat importune invoke nag petition press requisition supplicate woo worry

WEAK

apply to impetrate obsecrate obtest

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

VERB

greet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

exchange greetings extend one's hand high-five highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

VERB

salute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge bow congratulate hail recognize welcome

STRONG

accost address receive speak

WEAK

pay homage pay respects pay tribute present arms snap to attention take hat off to

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid ignore shun

Example Sentences

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"We hear the call to prayer every day, not explosions here," Qadiri told AFP.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

These losses should be a call to courage for Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The series plays like a requiem as well as a call to action.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

However, as demand for AI chips remains high and supply limited, Nvidia won’t be able to say much on the earnings call to settle the longer-term debate over its ability to retain market share.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Mrs. Laurencin had made a call to the local newspaper, and Mrs. Olinski and The Souls were featured above the fold on the first page of the metro section of the Epiphany Times.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

call to

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