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

The case has led to calls for tougher oversight of churches and other religious organizations in a country where religious faith plays a prominent role in public life. — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

And then late in the second half, Miami was called for two 15-yard penalties following a punt with Bobby Pruitt called for a facemask and Keona Davis a personal foul that occurred during a skirmish after the play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

The department will continue responding to calls for law enforcement assistance at board meetings within Troutman’s jurisdiction. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

The hot, humid, occasionally windy weather called for beauty adjustments, too. — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 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