be called
Have the title
To be called is to have as one's name or designation: What's that thing called?
She's called Maria.
It also means to be summoned or required to appear: I was called to testify.
To be called for is to be warranted or appropriate: That kind of rudeness wasn't called for.
Ritually named, often religiously
- dubbedNamed or revoiced
- nicknamedGiven informal name
- titledHaving a formal designation
- termedNamed or designated
designated · denominated · baptized · labeled · styled · addressed · identified · hailed
Called to appear
- beckonedSignaled to approach
- pagedSummoned by name
- hailedCalled to get attention
- sent forRequested someone's presence
invoked · requested · contacted · reached · notified · alerted
Widely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- distinguishedNotable and respected
recognized · notorious · known · reputed · famed · esteemed · honored · noted
christened
Ritually named, often religiously
termed · designated · denominated · baptized · labeled · styled · addressed · identified · hailed · recognized
summoned
Called to appear
sent for · invoked · requested · contacted · reached · notified · alerted
famous
Widely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
distinguished · recognized · notorious · known · reputed · famed · esteemed · honored · noted · regarded