Called by or called from

[Jorgo]

Which one is more correct to say?

"I was called BY my best man few minutes ago....."

Or

"I was called FROM my best man few minutes ago...."

Generally speaking, when do we use BY and when FROM alon with the verb CALL. So far, I have tought that BY is mostly used if some person gives us a call, and FROM if that is being done by some institution (Ministry, Court....). Is there any difference in using those two?

Thank you

 

[GoesStation]

Which one is more correct to say?

"I was called BY my best man a few minutes ago.....":tick:

Or

"I was called FROM my best man few minutes ago....":cross:

See above.

 

[jutfrank]

We often use the following verb structure:

• to get/receive a call from someone
  

I just got a call from my best man.

You can't use by in this structure.


Your example uses a passive structure (I was called), so you have to use by.

 

[Jorgo]

Thank you for your prompt responses.
Speaking of second preposition - had I received a call given by some institution, should I have used FROM? It sounds logical to me, but jut to check up with native speakers

 

[jutfrank]

Yes, an institution counts as 'someone' in the structure I suggested.