to need or make something necessary in a situation
This job calls for a lot of patience.
A: The printer isn't working again. B: That calls for a new one, don't you think?
In my opinion, dealing with stressful situations calls for good communication skills.
Common mistake
✗The recipe calls for of two eggs.
✓The recipe calls for two eggs.
'Call for' takes the object directly — no 'of'.
Tell it apart
This calls for a celebration!
the occasion requires one
They're calling for his resignation.
publicly demanding it
Use 'call for' when something is needed or appropriate, not when you are telephoning someone.'Call for' (require) is different from 'call for' (publicly ask for something).
The students called for better facilities at their university.
A: Did you hear the mayor called for stricter traffic laws? B: Yeah, I think it's about time.
Many people have called for more action to protect the environment.
Common mistake
✗Protesters called for to change the law.
✓Protesters called for a change in the law. / ...called for the law to be changed.
'Call for + noun' or 'call for + someone + to do' — not 'call for to'.
Tell it apart
Campaigners called for a ban.
publicly demanded one
The situation calls for caution.
requires it — different sense
Use this when someone is making a public or official request, not a private one.'Call for' (publicly ask for) is about making a request or demand, not about needing something.