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Telephone Telephoned I Verb Bre ˈtelɪfəʊn ˈtelɪfoʊn Write

Word telephone
WordType (verb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈtelɪfəʊn / NAmE / ˈtelɪfoʊn /
Example
  • please write or telephone for details.
  • he telephoned to say he'd be late.
  • you can telephone your order 24 hours a day.
  • i was about to telephone the police.
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telephone

(verb)BrE / ˈtelɪfəʊn / NAmE / ˈtelɪfoʊn /
  1. to speak to somebody by telephone
    • synonym call
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/call_1
    • Please write or telephone for details.
    • He telephoned to say he'd be late.
    • You can telephone your order 24 hours a day.
    • I was about to telephone the police.
    • Were there any phone calls for me?
    • How do I make a local call?
    • I’ll give you a call tonight.
    • I’ll give you a ring tonight.

    Verb Forms

    • present simple I / you / we / they telephone
    • he / she / it telephones
    • past simple telephoned
    • past participle telephoned
    • -ing form telephoning
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