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call to vs call

Both 'call to' and 'call' can be correct depending on the context. 'Call to' is used when referring to the act of making a phone call or getting someone's attention, while 'call' can be used as a standalone verb or noun in various contexts.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1162 views

call to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'call to' is used when you want to indicate the act of making a phone call or getting someone's attention. It is often followed by a specific person or group.

Examples:

  • I will call to confirm the meeting time.
  • He called to his friend across the street.
  • She called to her dog to come inside.
  • Please call to order your tickets in advance.
  • The teacher called to the students to pay attention.

Alternatives:

  • phone
  • get in touch with
  • shout to
  • signal to
  • reach out to

call

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The word 'call' can be used as a standalone verb or noun in various contexts. It can refer to making a phone call, naming something, a decision, a visit, or a vocal sound.

Examples:

  • I need to call my mom.
  • What do you call this dish?
  • It's your call whether we go or not.
  • I'll give you a call later.
  • The bird made a loud call.
  • Sorry I missed your call earlier.
  • Responding to an emergency call, ma'am.
  • She did something different on the last call.
  • I received a call from Hague.
  • Merely pleased to receive your call.
  • Dude monitors every call out of his shop.
  • It's collect call from Stateville Penitentiary.
  • Julian took a call in his office.
  • I already missed your call tonight.
  • Jamie Caine made a call last night...
  • Sir, we just began broadcasting a distress call.
  • Last call was 30 minutes ago.
  • You got a weird call yesterday.
  • Forty-five minutes later, another call.
  • Got a distress call coming in.
  • Two patrols on emergency call in Saladin Street.
  • 911 received a call from underwood.
  • First call the Southland Kings shooters made was to Sanders.
  • Traced the call Haziq just received.
  • Receives a call at work today.

Alternatives:

  • phone
  • name
  • decision
  • visit
  • vocalization

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