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phoned

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈfoʊnd// UK //fˈəʊnd// phoned

v. called someone using a telephone. You use this to talk about a conversation you had over a phone line or mobile device.

v. past tense and past participle of 'phone'; refers to the act of contacting someone via telephone.


SIMPLE

I phoned my mother yesterday to say hello.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager phoned the client immediately after the meeting to confirm the new project deadlines.

COMPLEX

Although she had already sent an urgent email, she phoned the office twice to ensure the message had been received by the correct department.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb can be used transitively with a direct object or intransitively.

Pitfall

I phoned to himI phoned himThe verb 'phone' is transitive and does not require the preposition 'to' before the person being called.

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