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to hollo

to hollo

9.9
To call out loudly to get attention or greet someone
  • verb
  • /ˈhɑːloʊ/
  • Archaic
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  • As soon as he spotted his friends across the park, he holloed loud enough for them to hear him.

Examples

  • He walked to the edge of the cliff and holloed to his friends below to get their attention.

  • When she saw the parade starting, she excitedly holloed to the children to come and watch.

  • For more than you are alive ... hollo me the attraction of death?

    Age of the Dragons (2011)

Synonyms

to call
vsto hollo
∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than to show strong feeling
to scream
vsto hollo
∞ 1.0

To make a loud high cry because of fear or pain

is used primarily to attract attention or greet rather than express panic or fear
to yell
vsto hollo
∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is aimed more at attracting attention or greeting than expressing those emotions
to shout
vsto hollo
644 1.0

To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

leans more toward attracting attention or greeting than heavy emotional expression
to cry
vsto hollo
342 1.0

To make a loud call to show feeling or get attention

tilts more toward attracting attention or greeting than expressing strong feeling
to call out
vsto hollo
152 3.5

To say something loudly so people can hear

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than to vent emotion
to holler
vsto hollo
  • Informal
119 6.6

To shout loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is aimed at attracting attention or greeting more than showing strong feeling
to roar
vsto hollo
31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than to show force
to shout out
vsto hollo
13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is usually for attention or greeting rather than sudden emotional burst
to hoot
vsto hollo
11 3.6

To shout loudly to show anger or excitement

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than to show opinion
to shout over
vsto hollo
4 4.0

Speak loudly so others can hear you above noise

is mainly used for attracting attention or greeting rather than overcoming noise
to holler out
vsto hollo
  • Informal
2 8.0

Shout loudly to get attention or call someone

focuses on attracting attention or greeting rather than intense emotion
to holla at
vsto hollo
  • US
1 9.9

Shout or call to get someone's attention

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than express strong emotion
to hallo
vsto hollo
  • UK
4.9

To call out loudly to get someone's attention from a distance

is used mainly to attract attention or greet rather than express strong emotion
to baw
vsto hollo
  • Archaic
9.8

To shout loudly to get someone's attention from far away

is aimed at getting attention or greeting rather than showing emotion intensity
to ahoy
vsto hollo
9.4

To shout to a ship or person to get their attention at sea

is used to attract attention or greet in general settings rather than nautical hail
to yell the hell out of
vsto hollo
  • Informal
8.9

Shout very loudly and with strong feeling, for example in excitement or anger

is generally for getting attention or greeting, not for maximal intensity

Antonyms

to be quiet
231 1.0

To stop making noise or talking

How Loud

bellow
20 4.6
to shout
644 1.0
to hollo
  • Archaic
9.9
to call out
152 3.5
to call
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

hollo infinitive
holloed past
holloed past participle
holling present participle
hollos third person singular

Etymology

To hollo means to make a loud 'call' or shout and comes from the same source as the common word holler. That's why to hollo is to shout to attract attention or call someone from a distance.