require
This job calls for a lot of patience.
call for — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
call forsame phrase
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publicly ask for
The students called for better facilities at their university.
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1. require
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to need or make something necessary in a situation
This job calls for a lot of patience.
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to publicly demand or request something to happen
The students called for better facilities at their university.
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