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

2 of 2

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• rescinded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

Undeterred, the demonstrators maintained their stance, escalating their showdown with Modi’s government, and for the first time, some called for the removal of Modi himself. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

The union has also called for a minimum 4 percent raise, and for the museum to become an accredited living-wage employer in London. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

In the complaint, the coalition called for an audit and investigation into the Oceano Airport’s funding and expenditures in the aftermath of the costly event. — Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Yiannas has publicly called for an independent investigation into the federal government’s handling of the Cyclospora outbreaks. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Some elite African Americans derided her efforts and called for humility and respectability. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

The footage recorded by Austin American-Statesman breaking news reporter Faith Bugenhagen shows several attendees with their hands raised after Talarico’s campaign staffers called for final questions. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

Tempo forward Nyara Sabally was called for a defensive foul on Reese in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game, but was injured on the play. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Setting a minimum age gains momentum worldwide European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this month called for limits to be placed on children using social media. — Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 20 July 2026