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A1 — Beginnerverb

chiamare

to call

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

telefonarecontattaredenominareconvocare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

ignoraretaceremandare vialicenziare

Usage note

'Telefonare' = specifically phone call. 'Denominare' = to name/label. 'Convocare' = to summon officially. 'Chiamarsi' (reflexive) = to be called (name).

Example

"Ti chiamo stasera dopo le otto, sei libero?"

"I'll call you tonight after eight, are you free?"

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