Synonyms of calls (for)

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verb

present tense third-person singular of call (for)

1

as in demands

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demands
• presses (for)
• requires
• stipulates (for)
• requests
• insists (on)
• claims
• clamors (for)
• commands
• wants
• asks
• pleads (for)
• needs
• cries (for)
• enjoins
• exacts
• quests
• takes
• necessitates
• imposes
• warrants
• requisitions
• harasses
• hounds
• badgers
• duns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gives up
• yields
• surrenders
• relinquishes

2

as in requests

to make a request for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• seeks
• speaks (for)
• pleads (for)
• asks (for)
• sues (for)
• applies (for)
• wishes (for)
• desires
• begs (for)
• requires
• presses (for)
• clamors (for)
• urges
• insists (on)
• demands
• petitions (for)
• claims
• quests
• invites
• bespeaks
• solicits
• invokes
• importunes
• enjoins
• requisitions
• exacts

calls for

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phrase

present tense third-person singular of call for

1

as in orders

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

The bill calls for tighter regulation.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• orders
• requests
• requires
• mandates
• dictates
• asks
• calls
• demands
• directs
• decrees
• commands
• ordains
• petitions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cancels
• rescinds
• countermands

2

as in needs

to have as a requirement

This calls for a toast!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needs
• requires
• wants
• takes
• involves
• demands
• claims
• challenges
• necessitates
• warrants
• entails
• claims
• asks
• cries (for)
• hurts (for)
• bears
• clamors (for)
• begs
• lacks
• insists
• stipulates
• presses
• commands
• enjoins
• quests
• exacts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• holds
• owns
• possesses

3

as in asks (for)

to give a request or demand for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• orders
• asks (for)
• puts in (for)
• requisitions
• hires
• licenses
• commissions
• charters
• solicits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calls (for)

Phrase

Rogue agents are running rampant, and even the industry’s top figures – Amodei, Altman, and Musk – are leading calls for a slowdown in development. — Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026

When those in power try to silence our calls for liberation, art will always be a form of resistance. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

The viral campaign calls for people to cover, disable or damage Flock cameras across the nation on Halloween. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026

After opening the season 2-0, the Terrapins’ home losses to Virginia Tech and UCLA will no doubt lead to more calls for the dismissal of Locksley, who is coming off consecutive 4-8 seasons and has an overall record of 39-51. — A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Fine salts, like fine sea salt and iodized, are usually even denser than Morton Kosher, so for a recipe that calls for 1 tsp. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Recently, Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, whose chips are used by most AI companies, has emerged as one of the industry's leading voices pushing back against calls for a slowdown and urging a light regulatory approach. — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding echoed the calls for restraint from Rebels fans. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The frustration within the Democratic caucus immediately prompted some calls for harsh consequences. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026