Call for

verb

Word Frequency: 15.8

Definitions

1.verbTo shout out in order to summon (a person).

"I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy."

2.verbTo ask for in a loud voice.

"We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine."

3.verbTo request, demand.

"The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region."

4.verbTo necessitate, demand.

"This situation calls for a high degree of courage."

5.verbTo stop at a place and ask for (someone).

"I'll call for you just after midday."

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