telephoned

Telephoned is the past tense and past participle of the verb "telephone." The verb "telephone" originates from the French word "téléphoner," which is derived from "téléphone," meaning "far sound." It refers to the act of communicating with someone using a telephone, either by speaking or sending a message. The term can be used in various contexts, including personal, professional, and emergency communications.

The verb "telephone" is commonly used in both transitive and intransitive forms. In the transitive form, it is followed by an object, such as "I telephoned my friend" or "She telephoned him about the meeting." In the intransitive form, it stands alone, as in "I telephoned" or "He telephoned to confirm the appointment."

The past tense "telephoned" is used to describe actions that have already occurred. For example, "Yesterday, I telephoned my mother to wish her a happy birthday." The past participle "telephoned" is used in perfect tenses, such as "I have telephoned her several times this week."

In modern usage, "telephoned" is less commonly used than "called" or "phoned," which have become more prevalent due to the widespread use of mobile phones and smartphones. However, "telephoned" remains a valid and formal term for communicating via telephone.