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

Downsizing With brands like Slate entering the market, automakers appear to be hearing the call for cheaper options. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Neutrogena’s social media posts were flooded with negative comments toward the brand, with some calling for a boycott. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

Given the senior position Liaw held and his long history with Liang and Liu, who both serve on the board, some investors have called for Supermicro to clean house with its management team. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

City ordinances call for 25 units and a maximum building height of 43 feet on a lot of that size. — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for call for

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