Call for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAWL-for
kˈɔːl/ /fˈɔː
KAWL-for
Definition
To publicly ask for something to happen, or to require something for a situation or purpose. Often used for announcements or when something is necessary.
Usage & Nuances
'Call for' is often used in formal contexts, protests, or official statements ('call for action', 'call for change'). It can also mean something requires a particular item or behavior (e.g., 'This recipe calls for sugar'). Not the same as 'call someone' (make a phone call).
Spanish: pedir - requerir - llamar aPortuguese (BR): pedir - exigir - chamar porPortuguese (PT): pedir - exigir - chamar porChinese (Simplified): 要求 - 需要Chinese (Traditional): 要求 - 需要Hindi: मांग करना - आवश्यकता होनाArabic: يستدعي - يتطلب - يدعو إلىBengali: চাওয়া - দাবি করা - প্রয়োজন হওয়াRussian: требовать - призывать - нуждаться вJapanese: 求める - 要求する - 必要とするVietnamese: kêu gọi - yêu cầu - đòi hỏiKorean: 요구하다 - 필요로 하다 - 촉구하다Turkish: talep etmek - gerektirmek - çağrıda bulunmakUrdu: مطالبہ کرنا - ضرورت ہونا - طلب کرناIndonesian: meminta - menyerukan - membutuhkan
Example Sentences
Many people call for peace.
basic
This job calls for a lot of patience.
basic
The recipe calls for two eggs.
basic
The situation calls for immediate action.
natural
They called for help when the storm hit.
natural
Her speech really calls for some big changes.
natural