CALLS (FOR) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of call (for)

as in demands

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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as in requests

to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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calls for

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phrase

present tense third-person singular of call for

as in orders

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

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as in needs

to have as a requirement This calls for a toast!

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as in asks (for)

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

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Verb

For example, a doctor diagnosing a patient or an attorney interpreting legal documents are performing intricate work that demands quick and accurate decision-making.

Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
This era demands visionary CEOs and founders with appetites for exponential change.

Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024

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