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make a call

VERB

phone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call up contact dial

STRONG

buzz call ring

WEAK

get back to get on the horn get on the line get someone on the horn give a call give a jingle give a ring pick up put a call through ring up touch base with

VERB

telephone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call up contact dial phone

STRONG

buzz call ring

WEAK

get back to get on the horn get on the line give a call give a jingle give a ring pick up put a call through ring up touch base with

Example Sentences

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It’s hard to make a call on your behalf without a more detailed view of your finances.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The pope took this Easter to make a call for “hope” and “peace” amidst all the war and violence.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Australia also must make a call on Usman Khawaja, who suffered back spasms in Perth and was unable to open the batting.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Retes was held for three days without being given an opportunity to make a call.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

Have you ever used it to make a call when you were here?

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya