Meaning trap
call for
require
to need or make something necessary in a situation
phrasal verbB1common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
require
to need or make something necessary in a situation
call for (publicly ask for)
Another meaning of 'call for' is 'publicly ask for'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- This job calls for a lot of patience.daily life
- In my opinion, dealing with stressful situations calls for good communication skills.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: call for + noun/gerund
WrongThe recipe calls for of two eggs.
RightThe recipe calls for two eggs.
'Call for' takes the object directly — no 'of'.
Patterncall for + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Call for' is the natural verb for what a situation requires; 'necessitates' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
call for + what's neededpatiencetwo eggsa celebrationaction
Don't confuse it
'Call for' (require) is different from 'call for' (publicly ask for something).
Related
- call for (publicly ask for) — Another meaning of 'call for' is 'publicly ask for'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.