Synonyms of called (for)

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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• rescinded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

The whole ordeal lasted about four and a half hours from the time the guys called for help to when they were rescued. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Beloozerov was a systems administrator on a contract for the Department of Defense, a role that called for at least a secret-level security clearance, a former Maxar colleague involved in hiring Beloozerov told CNN. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

After the guards left, the man continued to moan; his cellmates called for a doctor. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Mecklenburg leaders called for unity to lobby against the state provision and the new federal SNAP policy. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

While El-Sayed called for ending military aid to Israel, Stevens maintained strong support for the relationship. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 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