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to call for
[phrase form: call]
01
to make something required, necessary, or appropriate
Transitive: to call for a requirement
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
for
Base verb
call
Present tense
call for
3rd person singular
calls for
Present participle
calling for
Past simple
called for
Past participle
called for
Examples
Success often calls for perseverance.
02
to request the presence or participation of someone in a specific event or activity
Transitive: to call for sb/sth
Examples
The director called for experienced actors to audition for the lead roles in the upcoming play.
03
to make a stop to collect someone from their home or workplace
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to call for sb
Examples
The shuttle will call for passengers at the designated locations.
04
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
Transitive: to call for a reward or celebration
Examples
The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team.
05
to request something loudly or formally
Transitive: to call for sth
Examples
The opposition party called for an investigation into allegations of government corruption.
