No. 660 in Ukrainian
закликали
"Закликали" means "called for" or "urged."
In a sentence
Вчителі закликали студентів бути ввічливими.
The teachers urged the students to be polite.
The word 'закликали' here is used to imply advising or encouraging students to follow a behavior.
Організація закликала громадян допомогти постраждалим.
The organization called upon citizens to aid the victims.
In this sentence, 'закликати' is used to mean a public or formal appeal for help or action.
Політик закликав своїх прихильників до дії.
The politician urged his supporters to take action.
Here, 'закликати' is used in the context of motivating or rallying support for a cause or effort.
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