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“I’m calling to” is a frequently used phrase in telephone conversations, indicating the purpose or reason for contacting someone. This phrase follows the structure of “I’m calling to” followed by a verb that describes the motive behind the call.

VerbMeaning
CheckI’m calling to check on your progress with the project.
ConfirmI’m calling to confirm our meeting time for tomorrow.
ScheduleI’m calling to schedule an appointment with the doctor.
UpdateI’m calling to update you on the latest developments.
Follow upI’m calling to follow up on the job application status.
ThankI’m calling to thank you for your assistance.
ApologizeI’m calling to apologize for the misunderstanding.
InviteI’m calling to invite you to the party next weekend.
IntroduceI’m calling to introduce you to our new team member.
DiscussI’m calling to discuss the details of the project.

This table provides examples of how the phrase “I’m calling to” can be followed by different verbs to convey various purposes or reasons for making a phone call.

VerbMeaningExample
CheckTo inquire about something or someone“I’m calling to check if you received the email I sent yesterday.”
ConfirmTo verify information“I’m calling to confirm the time of our meeting tomorrow.”
ScheduleTo set up a meeting or appointment“I’m calling to schedule an appointment with the doctor.”
UpdateTo provide new information“I’m calling to update you on the progress of the project.”
Follow upTo check on the progress of something“I’m calling to follow up on the status of your job application.”
ThankTo express gratitude“I’m calling to thank you for your help with the presentation.”
ApologizeTo express regret or say sorry“I’m calling to apologize for missing our meeting yesterday.”
InviteTo ask someone to attend an event“I’m calling to invite you to my birthday party next week.”
IntroduceTo make someone known to another person“I’m calling to introduce you to my colleague who is interested in your business.”
DiscussTo have a conversation on a particular topic“I’m calling to discuss the details of the project with you.”

These examples illustrate how the phrase “I’m calling to” can be followed by different verbs to express various purposes or reasons for making a phone call.