called

UK: kɔːld | US: kɔːld

Definition

  1. vt. past tense and past participle of "call" (to name or address someone/something)

  2. vt. to summon or request the presence of someone

  3. adj. having a specific name or designation

Structure
call <to shout, name>ed <past tense suffix>
Etymology

The word "called" originates from the Old English "ceallian," meaning "to shout" or "name loudly." The root "call" retains its core meaning of vocal summoning or naming, while the suffix "-ed" marks it as past tense. Over time, "called" evolved to encompass both literal summoning ("He called the dog") and figurative naming ("She is called a leader").

Examples

  1. She called her friend to join the meeting.

  2. The town is called Springfield.

  3. He was called to the principal’s office.

  4. The book is called "The Great Adventure."

  5. They called for help when the storm hit.