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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Second-tier offenses call for a minimum of 20 years and third tier crimes could result in a lifetime on the registry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
With Robinhood at $100.28, aggressive investors can buy the September $105 call option and sell the September $120 call for a cost of $4.90.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The agency uses a “scientifically based fire-behavior modeling” program to generate a fire-spread prediction when a 911 call for a wildfire is processed, SeLegue said.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
Wang’s preliminary numbers call for an effect two to three times as great in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Nicole knew she should have headed back to shore sooner, but every time she started in that direction the possibility of missing Rashawn’s call for help stopped her.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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