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verb

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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

2 of 2

phrase

1
as in order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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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)
  1. demand
  2. seek
  3. request
  4. require
  5. claim
Verb
  • Building Learning-Centric Organizations The pace of change demands a shift toward continuous learning.
    Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There are other looming issues, however, that might demand a U.S. role, officials said.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Morris also sought the Tahoe’s GPS records, but the vehicle wasn’t equipped with a system.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • If the department refuses to comply with the subpoena, the committee may seek judicial relief to compel Roberson's testimony.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of seek
Verb
  • In Iran, Maman allegedly requested an advance payment of $1 million, the indictment said.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In an attempt to better understand the species’ population data and trends, commissioners also requested that the wildlife department eventually implement mandatory lion harvest reporting.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of request
Verb
  • However, property managers are not required to provide alternative accommodations for tenants in these cases.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In the wake of the shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 that left 17 dead, the Florida Legislature required public schools to have police officers or armed guardians on their campuses.
    Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of require
Verb
  • Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Lottery ticket purchased in Westland wins $25,000 a year for life The winner should contact the Lottery’s Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to set up an appointment to claim their prize.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of claim
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