What does "call for" mean?

To shout out in order to summon (a person).

What is a synonym for "call for"?

Common synonyms include: affect, appeal to, apply, apply for, ask, ask.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Verb

1
To shout out in order to summon (a person).
"I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy."
2
express the need or desire for wordnet
3
To ask for in a loud voice.
"We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine."
4
request the participation or presence of wordnet
5
To request, demand. figuratively
"The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region."

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6
gather or collect wordnet
7
To necessitate, demand, exact; to make appropriate
"This situation calls for a high degree of courage."
8
require as useful, just, or proper wordnet
9
To stop at a place and ask for (someone).
"I'll call for you just after midday."
10
To anticipate, predict. US, informal
"The forecast calls for rain."

"I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy."