call for
Idioms-
Go to get someone or something, as in John said he'd call for Mary at eight , or Someone's at the door, calling for the package . [First half of 1600s]
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Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright , or The judge called for the verdict . [First half of 1500s]
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Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience . [First half of 1700s] Also see no call for ; uncalled for .
Example Sentences
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CarMax posted adjusted earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter of 34 cents a share, down from 58 cents a year ago but above analysts’ consensus call for 23 cents, according to FactSet.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
No one seemed to call for this or expect it or know entirely why she was doing it, but so she did.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
Aoibh said she sees the play as a call for change and empowerment in County Tyrone and beyond.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
That could call for rate increases to help bring inflation down.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
I almost call for Dylan, but I’m still speechless because there’s a memo too: Are you the boy from the post office?
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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