The English Oracle

"referred to as" vs. "called"

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00:00 &Quot;Referred To As&Quot; Vs. &Quot;Called&Quot;
00:32 Accepted Answer Score 7
00:52 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 7


Both are used. 'referred to as' is slightly more formal, or rather is likely not to be used in informal contexts ('called' works in both contexts well).

The queen is called 'her majesty' in her presence, don't you know.

and

The gardner is called 'cheesecutter' to his face, innit.