Synonyms for
Phoned
Definition
to make a telephone call
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- phoned home
- phoned in sick
- phoned ahead
- phoned the police
- phoned a friend
- phoned for help
- phoned back
Word family
Usage note
The past tense and past participle of 'phone' is 'phoned'. It is a common verb for making a telephone call.
Example sentences
- I phoned my grandma to wish her a happy birthday.
- She phoned her mom to ask for help with her homework.
- He phoned his boss to tell him he would be late to work.
- They phoned the restaurant to make a reservation.
- We phoned the fire department to report the fire.
Quotes
I phoned my dad to tell him I loved him, and he said, 'That's nice, but what do you want?' - Lisa Loeb
I haven't phoned my wife in a long time. I think it's time for me to call her up. - Christopher Walken
I phoned my grandparents and my grandfather said 'We saw your movie.' 'Which one?' I said. He shouted 'Betty, what was the name of that movie I didn't like?' - Brad Pitt