call for

phrase

Synonyms of call fornext
1
: to call (as at one's house) to get
I'll call for you after dinner
2
: to require as necessary or appropriate
the job calls for typing skills
the design calls for three windows

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Another teacher heard Williams calling for help, and rushed in to help. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Sánchez faced a barrage of questions on Thursday from lawmakers after his opening address alongside calls for early elections. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The Lindsay Clancy murder trial appeared to be heading toward a mistrial Thursday as the jury remained deadlocked after six days of deliberations, and a question raised by the panel prompted the defense to call for one of the jurors to be dismissed. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Descend to a lower altitude immediately and, in severe cases, call for medical assistance. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for call for

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of call for was in 1547

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