# called

Pronunciation: say "KAWLD" US /kɔld/, UK /kɔːld/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of call. — simple past and past participle of call
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of call. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The manager called an urgent meeting just before lunch._
   - _He was called away by an unexpected family emergency._

## Adjective

2. Referred to by a particular name; or summoned or invited to attend.
   - Simple: Given a particular name, or asked to come somewhere.
   - _She introduced a colleague called Mariposa to the rest of the team._
   - _The contestants called to the stage waved at the cheering crowd._

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