ring vs call

ring and call both are nouns.

ring and call both are verbs.

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

As verbs, ring and call are synonyms defined as:

ring and call: get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

Other synonyms of ring include call up, phone, telephone.

ring (noun)	call (noun)
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger	(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)	a visit in an official or professional capacity
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling	a brief social visit
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle	the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a characteristic sound	a method of contacting a person by phone
the sound of a bell ringing	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
an association of criminals	the characteristic sound produced by a bird
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop	a request
a toroidal shape	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

ring (verb)	call (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone	rouse somebody from sleep with a call
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify	challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle	consider or regard as being
sound loudly and sonorously	utter in a loud voice or announce
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification	ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
ring or echo with sound	get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
	utter a characteristic note or cry
	send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
	order, request, or command to come
	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

ring vs call

ring and call both are nouns.

ring and call both are verbs.

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