Synonyms of called (for)

called (for) 1 of 2

verb

past tense of call (for)

1

as in demanded

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demanded
• pressed (for)
• stipulated (for)
• required
• requested
• insisted (on)
• claimed
• clamored (for)
• commanded
• asked
• wanted
• cried (for)
• pleaded (for)
• needed
• enjoined
• exacted
• quested
• took
• imposed
• necessitated
• warranted
• requisitioned
• harassed
• hounded
• badgered
• dunned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gave up
• yielded
• surrendered
• relinquished

2

as in requested

to make a request for

called for someone to help with planning the club's party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• sought
• spoke (for)
• asked (for)
• sued (for)
• pleaded (for)
• applied (for)
• desired
• wished (for)
• begged (for)
• pressed (for)
• required
• petitioned (for)
• insisted (on)
• clamored (for)
• demanded
• urged
• solicited
• claimed
• invited
• quested
• invoked
• bespoke
• importuned
• enjoined
• requisitioned
• exacted

called for

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phrase

past tense of call for

1

as in ordered

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

The bill calls for tighter regulation.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ordered
• requested
• asked
• required
• mandated
• demanded
• called
• directed
• dictated
• commanded
• decreed
• ordained
• petitioned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• canceled
• rescinded
• countermanded

2

as in required

to have as a requirement

This calls for a toast!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• required
• needed
• wanted
• took
• involved
• demanded
• claimed
• challenged
• bore
• necessitated
• warranted
• cried (for)
• hurt (for)
• asked
• claimed
• begged
• clamored (for)
• entailed
• lacked
• insisted
• enjoined
• stipulated
• commanded
• pressed
• quested
• exacted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• held
• owned
• possessed

3

as in asked (for)

to give a request or demand for

The position calls for someone with a master's degree.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• ordered
• asked (for)
• put in (for)
• requisitioned
• hired
• licensed
• commissioned
• solicited
• chartered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of called (for)

Phrase

Doncic, who was called for a technical foul late in the first half — his second of the season — had 24 points by halftime. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Along with Mitchell, Thompson and Portis also were called for two fouls in the first quarter. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Raki McGregor also told the Optimist he was never paid for his work on a separate review of CMS operations, despite a contract between his company, Qonnect, and Poyner Spruill that called for up to $132,000 in compensation. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

According to reporting by Ocula, the global strikes called for an end to the use of ports for transporting arms—art workers also issued demands for better living and working conditions. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Nov. 2026

In Monday’s news conference at Fairfield City Hall announcing the arrest, Marshall called for lawmakers to strengthen state laws pertaining to juveniles who commit violent crimes. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The Chiefs were called for eight penalties for 75 yards, and four resulted in a Broncos first down. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Both Yotova and Radev have called for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Ukraine. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

The lead left, as the term is called for the underwriter listed first, is Goldman Sachs. — Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026