1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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call for
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
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The situation demands clarity from the state and awareness among traders.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025 -
Ideal for long days that demand a seamless transition from office to dinner.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Team Trump may also seek to use different legal strategies to reimpose some of the tariffs the court struck down.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Amorim requires a new centre forward to lead the line, but has missed out on landing Liam Delap after the Ipswich Town striker reportedly decided to join Chelsea instead.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Natural fibers like cotton require a shocking amount of energy and other resources to produce, but synthetic fabrics have their own set of drawbacks.—
Karen Dougherty,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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But unscrupulous preparers convince taxpayers to claim the credit to receive a large refund.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The irony, the heartbreak, is that Sarah and Yaron devoted themselves to preventing the very kind of violence that claimed their lives.—
Margaux Chetrit,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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