call a place

/kɔːl ə pleɪs/

phrase★Intermediate— to name or refer to a location

general

to name or refer to a location

The company called their headquarters 'Innovation Hub'.

The company named their headquarters 'Innovation Hub'.

We should call this spot 'Rest Stop' for future reference.

We should name this spot 'Rest Stop' for future reference.

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This phrase is commonly used to assign a name to a location for identification or reference purposes.

Collocations

call a place by nameto refer to a location using its namecall a place hometo consider a location as one's residence

Synonyms

name a location refer to a place label a spot

Antonyms

ignore a place overlook a location

Related Phrases

call it a dayidiom

to stop working or end an activity for the day

call the shotsidiom

to be in charge or make decisions

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Naming

This phrase is commonly used when assigning a name to a location for future reference or identification.

⚡Gold Rule

Clarity in Naming

Ensure the name you call a place is clear and descriptive to avoid confusion.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'call' meaning to name or refer to something, combined with the noun 'place' indicating a location.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts where a location needs to be identified or referred to in a specific way.

Word Breakdown

call

to name or refer to

verb

a place

a location or area

noun phrase

English Dictionary