rufen

Definitions of rufen
  1. verb
    ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
    synonyms: bezeichnen, nennen
    heißen, nennen
    assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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    bezeichnen, hinstellen
    mark or expose as infamous
    type of:
    markieren
    assign a label to; designate with a label
  2. verb
    order, request, or command to come
    synonyms: aufrufen, bestellen, holen
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    einberufen, laden, schicken, zitieren
    call in an official matter, such as to attend court
    beordern, einbestellen
    summon to a particular activity or employment
    herbeiordern, herbestellen
    ask to come
    einberufen
    call together
    type of:
    anordnen, auffordern, befehlen, heißen
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
  3. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: brüllen, schreien
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    types:
    kreischen
    utter a shrill cry
    kreischen
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
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