call vs play

call and play both are nouns.

call and play both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
call	Yes	No	Yes	No
play	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, play is a hypernym of call; that is, play is a word with a broader meaning than call:

call: make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
play: participate in games or sport

call (noun)	play (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a visit in an official or professional capacity	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a brief social visit	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date	an attempt to get something
a method of contacting a person by phone	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	a preset plan of action in team sports
the characteristic sound produced by a bird	activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
a request	the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
a demand	utilization or exercise
a demand for a show of hands in a card game	movement or space for movement
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed	a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	a theatrical performance of a drama
	a weak and tremulous light
	a state in which action is feasible
	the removal of constraints
	(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

call (verb)	play (verb)
rouse somebody from sleep with a call	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
consider or regard as being	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
utter in a loud voice or announce	consider not very seriously
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality	participate in games or sport
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone	bet or wager (money)
assign a specified (usually proper) name to	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
utter a characteristic note or cry	put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message	make bets
order, request, or command to come	stake on the outcome of an issue
indicate a decision in regard to	shoot or hit in a particular manner
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense	employ in a game or in a specific position
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee	use or move
utter a sudden loud cry	use to one's advantage
make a prediction about; tell in advance	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal	discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
present for redemption before maturation	replay (as a melody)
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees	perform music on (a musical instrument)
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role	play a role or part
order or request or give a command for	perform on a certain location
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance	be performed or presented for public viewing
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands	cause to emit recorded audio or video
demand payment of (a loan)	pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
pay a brief visit	perform on a stage or theater
call a meeting; invite or command to meet	emit recorded sound
make a stop in a harbour	play on an instrument
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather	move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
	cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
	behave in a certain way
	be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
	act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
	behave carelessly or indifferently
	be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

call vs play

call and play both are nouns.

call and play both are verbs.

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