call%20for

verb

  1. 1

    To shout out in order to summon (a person).

    I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy.
  2. 2

    To ask for in a loud voice.

    We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine.
  3. 3

    To request, demand.

    The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region.
  4. 4

    To necessitate, demand.

    This situation calls for a high degree of courage.
  5. 5

    To stop at a place and ask for (someone).

    I'll call for you just after midday.

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