Synonyms for

Dial

Verb / ˈdaɪʌl / / daɪl / Another word for dial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a telephone call by turning a disk with numbers on it

Synonyms & similar words

telephonedial call ring phone telephone reach contact buzz

Synonyms by register

Formal

rotate turn adjust

Informal

spin twirl twist

Literary

gyrate revolve

Antonyms

face front back rear reverse

Common collocations

  • dial tone
  • dial a number
  • dial up
  • dial down
  • dial lock
  • dial pad
  • dial a code

Word family

noun dial
verb dial

Usage note

The verb 'dial' is most commonly associated with using a telephone keypad or rotary dial. It can also be used figuratively to mean adjust or control.

Example sentences

  1. I need to dial my friend's number to talk to her.
  2. Can you dial the number for me?
  3. He forgot to dial the area code.
  4. I prefer to dial instead of pressing buttons on the phone.
  5. I always dial my mom when I need some advice.

Quotes

  • The telephone, which interrupts the most serious conversations and cuts short the most weighty observations, has a romance of its own. - Virginia Woolf
  • I'm not addicted to my phone. I can turn it off whenever I want. I just don't want to.
  • The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink. - Fran Lebowitz

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