call for

phrase

1

: to call (as at one's house) to get

I'll call for you after dinner

2

: to require as necessary or appropriate

the job calls for typing skills

the design calls for three windows

Examples of call for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mendoza’s operation needed work, as the Raiders offense was called for four penalties with him at the helm. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Police said that detectives were called for assistance after dispatchers were notified of a man down along Pine Hollow Road just after midnight on Friday. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Mike Willingham, one of three challengers to Sherwood Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, called for the city to review its arrangement with Flock Safety on Wednesday. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

The board’s bylaws call for three committees focused on student success, operations and finance, but none has been formally established. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for call for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore