called
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈkɔɫd// UK //kˈɔːld// called
v. to have a specific name. You use this when you want to tell someone what a person, place, or thing is named.
v. to be named or designated by a specific title or term. Often used in the passive voice to introduce nomenclature or identity.
The cat is called Luna.
The small village where I grew up is called Oakwood, and it is famous for its ancient trees.
In academic circles, this specific phenomenon is called the observer effect, referring to how the act of measurement can change the system being studied.
Usage
Commonly used in the passive voice ('be called') followed by a noun phrase acting as a complement.
Pitfall
How do you call this in English?What is this called in English?Learners often use 'how' instead of 'what' when asking for the name of an object.