hold vs call

hold and call both are nouns.

hold and call both are verbs.

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

As verbs, call is a hyponym of hold; that is, call is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: declare to be
call: declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

Other hyponyms of hold include acknowledge, admit, superannuate, bastardise, bastardize, certify, beatify, canonise, canonize, saint, judge, label, pronounce, cancel, strike down, formalise, formalize.

hold (noun)	call (noun)
the act of grasping	(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a visit in an official or professional capacity
a cell in a jail or prison	a brief social visit
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a stronghold	a method of contacting a person by phone
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	a request
time during which some action is awaited	a demand
	a demand for a show of hands in a card game
	an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
	a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

hold (verb)	call (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	rouse somebody from sleep with a call
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
hold the attention of	consider or regard as being
assert or affirm	utter in a loud voice or announce
remain committed to	ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
declare to be	get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
be in accord; be in agreement	utter a characteristic note or cry
aim, point, or direct	send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
protect against a challenge or attack	order, request, or command to come
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	indicate a decision in regard to
have or hold in one's hands or grip	challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
support or hold in a certain manner	utter a sudden loud cry
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	make a prediction about; tell in advance
cover as for protection against noise or smell	lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
organize or be responsible for	present for redemption before maturation
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)	read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
cause to come to an abrupt stop	order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense	order or request or give a command for
secure and keep for possible future use or application	give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices	make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance	demand payment of (a loan)
keep from departing	pay a brief visit
take and maintain control over, often by violent means	call a meeting; invite or command to meet
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	make a stop in a harbour
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity	greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
remain in a certain state, position, or condition	stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs call

hold and call both are nouns.

hold and call both are verbs.

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