Definitions
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- verb transitive, idiomatic To
specify , especially indetail . - verb transitive, idiomatic To order into service; to
summon into service. - verb intransitive, transitive To
yell out; tovocalize audibly ;announce . - verb transitive, idiomatic, colloquial To
challenge , todenounce . - noun UK An
incidence of someone beingsummoned for somepurpose . - noun US A
meeting orrally held in order to find interestedparticipants , eg. for an activity or sports team.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb challenge to a duel
- verb call out loudly, as of names or numbers
- verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Etymologies
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From call + out.
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