call on

make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection

v give a benediction to v confer prosperity or happiness on v make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection

to call on, or for, in supplication

A signal call on a trumpet or cornet for entrance or exit on the stage. n

write one's name (on) v approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation v be engaged by a written agreement v engage by written agreement v communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs v place signs, as along a road v communicate in sign language v make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection