call

/ˈkȯl/

Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavic glasŭ voice

verb

  1. to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout

  2. to make a request or demand

  3. to utter a characteristic note or cry

call for help

call for an investigation

summon call cite convoke convene muster mean to demand the presence of. summon implies the exercise of authority. call may be used less formally for summon.

noun

  1. an act of calling with the voice : shout

  2. an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it

  3. an instrument used for calling

a call for help