#1 call for v. express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service". wn #2 call for v. require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert";. wn #3 call for v. request the participation or presence of; "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference". wn #4 call for v. gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week". wn