English · Common Verbs
called
/kɔːld/
[/kɔːld/]
past tense of call
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'call': to have telephoned, shouted, or named something.
Example
I called you three times last night, but your phone seemed to be switched off.
I called you three times last night, but your phone seemed to be switched off.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'kalla', with the regular '-ed' ending marking past tense.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe a completed call, shout, or naming; 'a man called John' means named.