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

Instead of calling for calm and letting the justice system work, too many political leaders on the left and progressive social influencers either fanned the flames of unrest or failed to act until enormous damage was done. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, confirmed last week that the current concept calls for creating the museum in the center of the library’s first floor, potentially displaying antique cars owned by the city, as well as photographs and paintings. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Fricker, who has represented Platte County since 2023, did not return two calls for comment on Monday. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Matsui has leaned on her experience and cited a record of delivering resources to the region, while Vang has called for new leadership and emphasized working class families. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for call for

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