past tense and past participle of 'phone', made a telephone call

Formal and Informal Expressions of phoned

In different contexts, you can replace 'phoned' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'called' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'rang up, gave a buzz' is a commonplace synonym.

phoned: Explore its Definition & Usage

phoned Definition

1past tense and past participle of 'phone'
2made a telephone call

Using phoned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "phoned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I phoned my mom yesterday.
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He phoned the police to report the accident.
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She phoned in sick this morning.

phoned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for phoned

called
dialed
rang up

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Summary: phoned in Brief

'Phoned' [fohnd] is the past tense and past participle of 'phone', meaning to make a telephone call. It is synonymous with 'called', 'dialed', and 'rang up'. Examples include 'I phoned my mom yesterday' and 'She phoned in sick this morning'.