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- adj. 1
Having been called.
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A convention is called by some officer or officers, as by its president, its executive committee, or some eminent leaders; the delegates are assembled or convened in a certain place, at a certain hour.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- named I don't think I've ever heard of anyone named Tom.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| called | rising | |
| named | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
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