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позва́ть

verb, perfective
Partner звать
somewhat often used word (#1674)

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call

Also: call upon

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Я тебя позову́. I'll call you.
Позови́те доктора. Call a doctor.
Позови́ Тома и Марию вечером. Call Tom and Mary this evening.
Позови́те поли́цию! Call the police!
Дире́ктор позва́л учителе́й к себе в кабине́т. The principal called the teachers into his office.
Позови́, когда будешь гото́ва. Call me when you're ready.
Позови́ свои́х сестёр. Call your sisters.
Позови́ своего́ отца́. Call your father.
Кен позва́л на по́мощь. Ken cried for help.
Позови́ меня, если найдёте что-нибудь. Call me if you find something.