call for

/kˈɔːl fɔː/

/kˈɔːl fɔːɹ/

to call for

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: call]

request the participation or presence of

synonyms : invite

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

synonyms : ask for

require as useful, just, or proper

synonyms : ask

antonyms : obviate

gather or collect

synonyms : collect

*** Ask for in a loud voice

*** Stop at a place and ask for (someone)

Examples

1. The recipe called for seven ingredients.

2. The recipe calls for thirty grams of sugar.

3. The cake recipe calls for a cup of peanut butter.

4. The applicants were called for a skills assessment test.