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verb

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1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters

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2
as in to seek
to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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call for

2 of 2

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1
as in order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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2
as in require
to have as a requirement This calls for a toast!

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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for The position calls for someone with a master's degree.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
  1. demand
  2. seek
  3. request
  4. require
  5. claim
Verb
  • That means more jobs will demand some kind of postsecondary credentials than Americans are now projected to earn.
    Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The project will demand multi-millions in fundraising.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of demand
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  • For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
    Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • News to Know Brady’s potential growing influence The Raiders enter today’s matchup seeking a third straight win, but coach Antonio Pierce’s future remains uncertain, as our Dianna Russini reported yesterday.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of seek
Verb
  • The Eudora Police Department requested the assistance of state police.
    Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Federal Trade Commission advises anyone whose debit or credit card Information was exposed to do the following: Contact your bank or credit card company to cancel your card and request a new one.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of request
Verb
  • Grid-scale storage projects such as BESS, often require significant capital investment.
    George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Over Tesla Coverage After Cybertruck Explosion Expanding the hotline's capacity, including its text and chat services, would require doubling the number of counselors, a feat that would need significant investment, especially as the state's suicide rate has increased 37 percent since 2000.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of require
Verb
  • The winner of that game would claim the No. 1 seed and a bye.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Yesterday, in Baltimore’s 35-10 win over Cleveland to claim the AFC North, Jackson became the first NFL QB to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for 800 yards in a season.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of claim
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