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verb

Definition of called (for)next
past tense of call (for)
1
as in demanded
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 requested
to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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called for

2 of 2

phrase

past tense of call for
1
as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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2
as in required
to have as a requirement This calls for a toast!

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3
as in asked (for)
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 called (for)
  1. demanded
  2. requested
  3. sought
  4. required
Verb
  • Meanwhile, some members of the public feared riding by themselves in the newfangled contraptions and demanded operators.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) demanded a 77 percent wage increase over six years and a complete ban on automation at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts in its negotiations for a new labor contract.
    The Editors, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of demanded
Verb
  • Earlier this year, Lake publicly appealed to Meghan McCain as a fellow Mama Bear and requested a meeting.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hotel Properties—which owns hotels including the Four Seasons in Singapore as well as office buildings and shopping malls—requested a share-trading suspension on Friday before the charges against Ong were read in court.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of requested
Verb
  • As New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues to face fallout after being indicted on charges of bribery, campaign finance, and more, a new report alleges that his administration sought a Brooklyn Museum show at the behest of one aide in charge of Chinese American community relations.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For years, researchers have sought safe ways to enhance our natural healing processes without resulting in scars.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sought
Verb
  • Here are six Santa Monica hotels featuring fantastic brunch menus — no room key required.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of required
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“Called (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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