call for
Third Person
calls for
Present Participle
calling for
Past Tense
called for
Past Participle
called for
1
to make something required, necessary, or appropriate
transitive
- Success often calls for perseverance.
- This job calls for a high level of creativity.
- The situation calls for immediate action.
- Success in this field often calls for years of dedicated practice.
- The global challenge calls for coordinated efforts across nations.
2
to request the presence or participation of someone in a specific event or activity
transitive
- The director called for experienced actors to audition for the lead roles in the upcoming play.
- Last year, the school called for volunteers for the annual fundraising event.
- The team is calling for input from members to improve team collaboration.
- The organizers will be calling for vendors to participate in the upcoming fair.
- The department has called for feedback on the new policy implementation.
Synonyms:
3
to make a stop to collect someone from their home or workplace
transitive
- The shuttle will call for passengers at the designated locations.
- The car service will call for you at the specified time.
- She called for her sister before heading to the event.
- The bus will call for passengers at the usual stops.
- Can you call for me on your way home?
4
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
transitive
- The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team.
- Their anniversary calls for a romantic getaway to mark the special occasion.
- This celebration calls for a grand fireworks display.
- The successful completion of the project calls for a well-deserved vacation.
Antonyms:
5
to request something loudly or formally
transitive
- The opposition party called for an investigation into allegations of government corruption.
- The organization called for the prompt delivery of humanitarian aid to assist those affected by the natural disaster.
- The CEO called for a meeting to discuss the company's future strategy and direction.
- The activists called for the urgent investigation of human rights abuses in the region.