call for

communication action

The phrase "call for" is versatile, with meanings ranging from demanding action to predicting outcomes.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To demand or require as necessary.

Example

The situation calls for immediate action.

B2Communication

(common)To publicly ask for something to happen.

Example

The mayor called for calm during the crisis.

B2Prediction

(informal)To predict or expect a particular outcome.

Example

The weather report calls for rain tomorrow.

B2Visit

(British English)To visit someone briefly, usually for a specific purpose.

Example

I'll call for you at seven to go to the party.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call for":

call to call on call forth call out call up call in calling name come calling will call call back call to action call button call to arms voice call call time ask for telephone call call down ring up call box phone up cold call call a cab call out of one's name call off safety call