Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

answer the call

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-swer the -call
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To voluntarily perform a task or set of tasks with which one is confronted, especially when motivated by a sense of responsibility or duty.

Example Sentences

"And we need leaders with transformative vision to show us the way. The question is: Who will answer the call?"
"The fathers you knew had served in World War II, and probably thought their sons should answer the call, too."
"Neil Lennon declared "Celtic comes first" after answering the call following Brendan Rodgers' sudden departure. […] "[T]here is a chasm to fill with Brendan leaving, who has done a remarkable job. But I'm here for the club.""

Inflected Forms

answers the call (present, singular) answering the call (participle, present) answered the call (participle, past) answered the call (past)

Phrases

answer the call of nature rise to the occasion

Frequently Paired Words

answer the call of nature rise to the occasion

Questions

What does answer the call mean?: To voluntarily perform a task or set of tasks with which one is confronted, especially when motivated by a sense of responsibility or duty.

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