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Mark the stress in russian words with a ' character behind the vowel, e.g. ру'чки, this will be converted to ру́чки. Leave out the stress when it is unambiguous, which is when the word contains ё or only one vowel (the vowels are а, я, э, е, ы, и, о, ё, у and ю).

позва́ть

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

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call

Also: call upon

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Я уже попроси́л позва́ть Тома. I've already sent for Tom.
Он позва́л на по́мощь. He called out for help.
Дире́ктор позва́л учителе́й к себе в кабине́т. The principal called the teachers into his office.
Я пыта́лась позва́ть Тома. I tried to call Tom.
Позови́ доктора. Call a doctor.
Том позва́л Машу́. Tom called Mary.
Позови́те врача́. Call the doctor.
Позови́ поли́цию! Call the police!
Том позва́л Мэри, но отве́та не бы́ло. Tom called Mary, and there was no answer.
Позови́, когда будешь готов. Call me when you're ready.