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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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2
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
  • And now Banks is demanding $1 million in damages from Healy.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of demand
Verb
  • This verdict not only seeks to deliver justice for Tyre's family but also sends a strong message to the amusement industry about prioritizing the safety of their guests.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Coaching only works when people seeking to improve themselves want to do the necessary work.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of seek
Verb
  • In a letter sent Thursday to a local judge, SpaceX requested an election to determine if its Starbase site, which is home to SpaceX’s rocket production and launches, should be turned into an incorporated city, The Associated Press reported.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 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
  • Scott also oversaw Safe Third Agreements which require U.S.-bound asylum seekers headed to the U.S. to first seek asylum in other countries.
    Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of require
Verb
  • Gabby Thomas - Sports At 27 years old, very few can claim a resume as diverse and impressive as Gabby Thomas.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Though the platform gives users access to information to help assess risk—like the proportion of a coin belonging to the largest few holders—soft rug pulls are difficult to prevent by technical means, claims Sapijiju.
    Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of claim
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