call for

US /kɔːl fɔːr/
UK /kɔːl fɔːr/
"call for" picture
1.

to publicly ask for something to happen

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The opposition party called for the minister's resignation.
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The situation calls for immediate action.
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demandrequirenecessitateurgeadvocate
2.

to need or deserve a particular action, quality, or type of treatment

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This recipe calls for fresh herbs.
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Such bravery calls for a reward.
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warrantmeritdeserveentail
3.

to visit a person or place for a short time

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I'll call for you at 7 PM.
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The doctor called for the patient in the waiting room.
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pick upcollectsummon
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call incallcall-incall oncall buttoncall aroundcall back