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View synonyms for call for
call for
Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience . [First half of 1700s] Also see no call for ; uncalled for .
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]
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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