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can I call him vs can i call to him

The phrase 'can I call him' is correct, while 'can I call to him' is incorrect. In English, the verb 'call' is typically followed by the direct object without a preposition like 'to.'

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1167 views

can I call him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to contact or speak to someone on the phone or in person.

Examples:

  • Can I call him to discuss the project?
  • I wonder if I can call him later.
  • She asked, 'Can I call him now?'
  • Do you think I can call him for help?
  • Can I call him to ask about the meeting?
  • Frank, how can I call him?
  • Can I call him and tell him to come in?
  • Ask Preston Blair can I call on him around 5:00.
  • I can tell you what I call him.
  • I can call him Greg because... things are going well.
  • This way I can call him with the good news.
  • I can call him and find out who he is...
  • I can call him any time of day, he's amazing.
  • Then let's go inside and I can call him right now.
  • - He hasn't. I can call him at once if you wish.
  • If he likes me then, I can call him "grandpa".
  • Your former representative - if I can even call him that - is a sad, desperate soul.
  • He's in the other room; I can call him.
  • You know I can call him and see if you're lying.
  • I can call him if you want, but the reason I'm here is I don't think you murdered those people.
  • Or, if you comply, I can call him off.
  • How can I call Wheelock and tell him he's going to be killed by the people who gave him his baby?
  • Can I ask him to call you and set up a meeting?
  • Can I give him a call?
  • Derek's always telling me if I need somebody to talk to, about anything, I can call him

Alternatives:

  • May I call him?
  • Am I allowed to call him?
  • Is it okay if I call him?
  • Could I call him?
  • Is it permissible for me to call him?

can i call to him

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'to' should not be used after the verb 'call.'

  • Can I call my parents to fetch him?
  • Who can I call to look into it now?
  • -Can I call Daddy this time?
  • Can I call you Say, this Saturday.
  • How can I call you when I didn't know anything?.
  • Because who can I call to say I had a bad day at work?
  • Sonya: Who can I call to look into it now?
  • Can I call someone to pick her up.
  • - Can I call my wife?
  • Sir Lawrence... can I call you Larry?
  • Elliot, can I call you later?
  • - Can I call you Nineteen?
  • Eleanor - can I call you that?
  • - Can I call you next weekend?
  • If I am wrong, can I call a number of the hospital.
  • In a household of sensible jackets and haircuts there was this, well, what can I call her, nature thing.
  • Can I call you Victoria? No.
  • Can I call you later, then?
  • Can I call America from here?
  • Whom can I call so early?

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