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read vs call

call vs read

read and call both are nouns.

read and call both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read Yes No Yes No
call Yes No Yes No
As verbs, call is a hyponym of read; that is, call is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than read:
  • read: look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
  • call: read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
Other hyponyms of read include numerate, dictate.
As verbs, call is a hypernym of read; that is, call is a word with a broader meaning than read:
  • read: interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior
  • call: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other hypernyms of read include anticipate, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise.
read (noun) call (noun)
something that is read (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
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
read (verb) call (verb)
interpret something that is written or printed rouse somebody from sleep with a call
look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior consider or regard as being
make sense of a language utter in a loud voice or announce
be a student of a certain subject ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
to hear and understand assign a specified (usually proper) name to
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression utter a characteristic note or cry
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role order, request, or command to come
have or contain a certain wording or form indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
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