Call for
phrasal verb
To need something or make something necessary.
The soup calls for three tomatoes.
Often appears as...
- recipe calls for
- situation calls for
phrasal verb
To publicly ask for some action to be taken.
The citizens called for a change in the government.
Often appears as...
- call for change
- call for action
phrasal verb
To predict something.
The weather forecast calls for rain tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- forecast calls for
- prediction calls for
phrasal verb
To visit someone briefly.
I thought I'd call for you on the way to the party.
Often appears as...
- call for someone
- call for a friend
phrasal verb
To need something or make something necessary.
The soup calls for three tomatoes.
Often appears as...
- recipe calls for
- situation calls for
phrasal verb
To publicly ask for some action to be taken.
The citizens called for a change in the government.
Often appears as...
- call for change
- call for action
phrasal verb
To predict something.
The weather forecast calls for rain tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- forecast calls for
- prediction calls for
phrasal verb
To visit someone briefly.
I thought I'd call for you on the way to the party.
Often appears as...
- call for someone
- call for a friend
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Recipe specific
When cooking, 'call for' highlights specific ingredients that must be used.
This cake recipe calls for two eggs.
Pro Tip 2/2Situation driven
Used in contexts where certain conditions create a need for specific actions or items.
Emergency situations call for quick thinking.
Pro Tip 1/2Recipe specific
When cooking, 'call for' highlights specific ingredients that must be used.
This cake recipe calls for two eggs.
Pro Tip 2/2Situation driven
Used in contexts where certain conditions create a need for specific actions or items.
Emergency situations call for quick thinking.
Pro Tip 1/2Recipe specific
When cooking, 'call for' highlights specific ingredients that must be used.
This cake recipe calls for two eggs.
Pro Tip 2/2Situation driven
Used in contexts where certain conditions create a need for specific actions or items.
Emergency situations call for quick thinking.
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