call for (something)

1. to demand something.

Officials called for an investigation.

2. to require something.

The recipe calls for 12 pounds of tomatoes, onions, sausage, and some herbs.

I didn't know if that kind of comment was what was called for.

3. to calculate in advance.

The weather forecast for Friday calls for wind and rain.

Economic forecasts called for a 4.4% increase in the growth rate.

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• write in
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• write off
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