call for

1. 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]

2. Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright , or The judge called for the verdict . [First half of 1500s]

3. 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

Julia Child’s version is the one most Americans know, a stalwart of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” that calls for sweet dark cherries or summer berries.

From Salon

That lack of blame appears to have arisen by design, despite fire victims’ repeated calls for accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem threatened to prosecute people for publishing agents’ personal information last month in response to fliers in Portland that called for people to collect intel on ICE.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake said the decision was "wrong" and reiterated his call for the commission to publish its full report into the donations.

From BBC

The residents group has now called for a police investigation into the incident.

From BBC

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