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verb

Definition of call (for)next
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
  • The big picture: Trump blew up an initial bipartisan agreement earlier this week, demanding that Congress also raise the debt limit before the end of the year.
    Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Loosely based on Tina Fey's experiences writing for SNL, 30 Rock has Fey portraying Liz Lemon, head writer at The Girlie Show, whose whole career is thrown into chaos when a dashing new executive demands major changes to the show.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Smith also said the school's population grew dramatically post-pandemic as many parents sought an alternative to public schools.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This strategic evolution comes at a time when wealthy individuals in the Middle East are actively seeking diversification beyond traditional Western markets.
    FamilyOfficeHK Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of seek
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  • On top of this, Moody has accused Paxton of intentionally requesting a specific time for a hearing in relation to Roberson's case to wait out the clock so Roberson's testimony is never heard.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The family requested people consider donations to the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship at Vestavia Hills High School in lieu of sending flowers.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of request
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  • His work suggests that global problem-solving requires diverse perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Clear input guidelines and error messages are essential to help users understand what information is required and why.
    Forrester, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of require
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  • Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Gray, who claimed a crucial congressional seat, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte in an extremely close Central Valley race, was at the Capitol on Tuesday as an observer.
    Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of claim
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