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Definition of Call for
1. Verb. Express the need or desire for; ask for. "She called for room service"
Exact synonyms: Bespeak, Quest, Request
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Specialized synonyms: Order, Ask, Encore, Petition, Demand, Appeal, Invoke, Supplicate, Apply, Beg, Solicit, Tap, Reserve, Challenge, Beg Off, Excuse, Demand, Claim, Invite, Ask In, Invite, Desire, Beg, Arrogate, Claim, Lay Claim, Ask Over, Ask Round, Invite, Call, Ask Out, Invite Out, Take Out, Book, Hold, Reserve
Related verbs: Invite
Derivative terms: Request
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Specialized synonyms: Order, Ask, Encore, Petition, Demand, Appeal, Invoke, Supplicate, Apply, Beg, Solicit, Tap, Reserve, Challenge, Beg Off, Excuse, Demand, Claim, Invite, Ask In, Invite, Desire, Beg, Arrogate, Claim, Lay Claim, Ask Over, Ask Round, Invite, Call, Ask Out, Invite Out, Take Out, Book, Hold, Reserve
Related verbs: Invite
Derivative terms: Request
2. Verb. Require as useful, just, or proper. "They call for him to write the letter"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
Exact synonyms: Ask, Demand, Involve, Necessitate, Need, Postulate, Require, Take
Specialized synonyms: Claim, Exact, Take, Govern, Draw, Cost, Cry For, Cry Out For, Compel
Related verbs: Claim, Exact, Take
Derivative terms: Demand, Demand, Necessity, Necessity, Need, Requirement
Antonyms: Obviate
Specialized synonyms: Claim, Exact, Take, Govern, Draw, Cost, Cry For, Cry Out For, Compel
Related verbs: Claim, Exact, Take
Derivative terms: Demand, Demand, Necessity, Necessity, Need, Requirement
Antonyms: Obviate
3. Verb. Request the participation or presence of. "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference"
Exact synonyms: Invite
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Quest, Request
Related verbs: Bespeak, Quest, Request
Derivative terms: Invitation, Invitatory
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Quest, Request
Related verbs: Bespeak, Quest, Request
Derivative terms: Invitation, Invitatory
4. Verb. Gather or collect. "They pick up our trash twice a week"
Lexicographical Neighbors of Call For
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