Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
call upon
phrase verb
/kɔːl əˈpɒn/
Definition
To formally request or demand someone to do something.
Examples
- During the meeting, the manager decided to call upon the team leader for an update.
- She called upon her friends to support the charity event.
- He was called upon to give a speech at the graduation ceremony.
Meaning
The phrase ‘call upon’ typically means to ask someone to perform a specific action or to make use of something. It can also imply invoking someone’s presence or assistance.
Synonyms
- request
- appeal to
- summon
- entreat
- ask for
