Call for

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Definition

To require or demand something.

Example sentence
This situation calls for immediate action.
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Common collocations
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call for change

call for action

call for help

call for an investigation

situation calls for

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

The crisis calls for new leadership. ✅ (Correct)

The crisis calls new leadership for. ❌ (Incorrect)