Definition of Call out

1. Verb. Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. "They call out that there was a traffic accident "; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

Exact synonyms: Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Gee, Aah, Ooh
Related verbs: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Generic synonyms: Express, Give Tongue To, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Exclaiming, Exclamation, Exclamatory, Shout

2. Verb. Call out loudly, as of names or numbers.
Related verbs: Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Generic synonyms: Announce, Denote
Specialized synonyms: Count Off

3. Verb. Challenge to a duel. "Aaron Burr called out Alexander Hamilton"
Generic synonyms: Challenge
Derivative terms: Call-out

Lexicographical Neighbors of Call Out

call forth
call forwarding
call girl
call in
call into question
call it a day
call it quits
call loan
call mark
call number
call off
call on
call one's bluff
call on the carpet
call option
call out (current term)
call the shots
call the tune
call to order
call up
call waiting
calm
calmant
calmants
calmative
calmative
calmatives
calmed
calmer
calmest

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