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call (for)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of call (for)

1 to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
  • with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
Synonyms of call (for)

claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)
Words Related to call (for)

ask, plead (for), request, want

cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant

requisition

impose

badger, dun, harass, hound
Near Antonyms of call (for)

give up, relinquish, surrender, yield
2 to make a request for
  • called for someone to help with planning the clubʼs party
Synonyms of call (for)

ask (for), bespeak, desire, plead (for), quest, request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)
Words Related to call (for)

apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for)

demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition

invite, invoke

call for

phrase

Synonyms and Antonyms of call for

1 to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
  • The bill calls for tighter regulation.
Synonyms of call for

call, command, decree, dictate, direct, mandate, ordain, order
Words Related to call for

ask, petition, request

demand, require
Near Antonyms of call for

cancel, countermand, rescind
2 to have as a requirement
  • This calls for a toast!
Synonyms of call for

bear, challenge, claim, demand, necessitate, need, require, take, want, warrant
Words Related to call for

entail, involve

ask, beg, claim, clamor (for), cry (for)

hurt (for), lack

command, enjoin, exact, insist, press, quest, stipulate
Near Antonyms of call for

own, possess
Antonyms of call for

have, hold
3 to give a request or demand for
  • The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
Synonyms of call for

ask (for), order, put in (for), request, requisition
Words Related to call for

commission, solicit

charter, hire, license (also licence)

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