call for verb6 •To shout out in order to summon (a person).I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy. •To ask for in a loud voice.We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine. •To request, demand.The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region. •To necessitate, demand, exact; to make appropriateThis situation calls for a high degree of courage. •(US) To anticipate, predict.The forecast calls for rain. •To stop at a place and ask for (someone).I'll call for you just after midday. formscalled for · calling for · calls for