See also: becalled

English

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Verb

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be called (highly irregular; see conjugation table)

  1. To have a specific name.

Usage notes

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  • This is the passive of call.

Conjugation

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Conjugation of be called
infinitive (to) be called
present tense past tense
1st-person singular am called, 'm called was called
2nd-person singular are called, 're called were called
3rd-person singular is called, 's called was called
plural are called, 're called were called
subjunctive be called were called
imperative be called
participles being called been called

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