Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

call-for

phrase
/kɔːl fɔːr/
Definition
A request for something to happen or to be provided.
Examples
  • The recent events have led to a call for more transparency in government.
  • There was a call-for action to support local businesses.
  • Her speech was a call-for unity among the community members.
Meaning
To call for something means to demand or ask for it, typically in a formal or urgent manner.
Synonyms
  • request
  • demand
  • appeal
  • plea