verb
call
To give someone or something a name or description.
They call their new kitten Pepper because of her coloring.
Etymology
Old Norse kalla could mean to call or name. This use applies words to someone or something, identifying the name or description by which it is spoken of.
More examples
- What do you call this tool?
- She called the proposal impractical.
- Everyone calls him Grandpa.
Forms
call · calls · called · calling
Similar words
- name
- Specifically means assigning an identifying word or title.