Translation
to call, to shout; to cry out
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Word origin
From Old High German rufan, imitative in origin and related to English to roar.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- rufan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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She shouted loudly for help.
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He called her name through the whole house.
Notarzt .
We called the emergency doctor immediately.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 2: Words 411-420.