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verb

past tense of call (for)
1
as in demanded
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 requested
to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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called for

2 of 2

phrase

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

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

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

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Recent Examples of called (for)
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Braun called for an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission investigation into the utility. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Biden called for reforms, too, in his final year, recommending that the Court’s Justices be limited to eighteen-year terms, staggered so that Presidents could appoint one every two years. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 A number of performers and countries have called for the exclusion of Israel, which has taken part in Eurovision since 1973, one of a few non-European countries to compete. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 That set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers who called for answers after sailors' families raised concerns about worsening conditions on the Lincoln. — Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Chase’s pitch called for a soft reboot after the story of the franchise’s central family, the Lamberts, seemingly came to an end in Wilson’s preceding film. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 The Council has already called for a number of hearings seeking an update on Mayor Wu’s summer safety plan and strategy to address violence ahead of back to school for K-12 students and the start of the fall college semester. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Other former child stars have since spoken about the pressures of growing up in the industry and called for stronger support. — David K. Li, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Diplomacy is ostensibly still underway — Pakistan’s leader is due in Iran today, Oman’s foreign minister tomorrow — and Iran’s politicians have called for an end to war with the US. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (for)
  1. demanded
  2. requested
  3. required
  4. sought
  5. claimed
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  • Scammers received nude photos and subsequently demanded money, driving the teenager to take his own life.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her lyrics were representative of America throughout different decades, including the changing experiences of women who demanded equality.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of demanded
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  • Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Leaders can distinguish between capabilities required on day one and knowledge that a capable person can reasonably acquire.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • With all 32 teams required to trim their rosters to 53 players by Sunday, Lynn made a strong case for a spot on the Jets’ active roster.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Khanal said the government has sought specialized support from Nepal's neighbors in tunnel rescue, survivor-detection technology, rapid forensic and DNA analysis, as well as morgue refrigerators.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Khanal said the government has sought specialized support from Nepal’s neighbors in tunnel rescue, survivor-detection technology, rapid forensic and DNA analysis, as well as morgue refrigerators.
    — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sought
Verb
  • The declaration stated that White identified as a transgender woman and claimed eligibility under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.
    — Jackson Thompson , Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the archipelago’s more than seven thousand islands, countless sovereign communities once bloomed with distinct languages and traditions, until Spain claimed them all under a single name.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Called (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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