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(of time) To have required or used up
“These situations call for a high level of communication skills on the part of both manager and the managee.”
To have made a request, or demand, of someone
“The defendant has the right to call for an investigation into the agreement that was entered into.”
Past tense for to call upon or contact someone, such as for help or to provide them with information
“I'd like to speak to your manager. Can you call for your manager?”
Past tense for to pick somebody up from a place
“I will call for you this evening at about six o'clock.”
Past tense for to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Past tense for to deserve, or to be entitled to (something)
Past tense for to offer a recommendation
Past tense for to select from a number of given options
Past tense for to excuse or be a good reason for
Past tense for to use gestures to call for, or get the attention of, someone
Past tense for to encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
Necessary or very important
Summoned or called for
Necessary or intended
Recommended or appropriate as being in one's best interests
So customary or fashionable as to be expected of everyone or on every occasion
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