The difference between Call for and Request

When used as verbs, call for means to shout out in order to summon (a person), whereas request means to express the need or desire for.

Request is also noun with the meaning: act of (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

check bellow for the other definitions of Call for and Request

  1. Call for as a verb:

    To shout out in order to summon (a person).

    Examples:

    "I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy."

  2. Call for as a verb:

    To ask for in a loud voice.

    Examples:

    "We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine."

  3. Call for as a verb (figuratively):

    To request, demand.

    Examples:

    "The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region."

  4. Call for as a verb:

    To necessitate, demand.

    Examples:

    "This situation calls for a high degree of courage."

  5. Call for as a verb:

    To stop at a place and ask for (someone).

    Examples:

    "I'll call for you just after midday."

  1. Request as a verb (transitive):

    to express the need or desire for

  2. Request as a verb (transitive):

    to ask somebody to do something

  1. Request as a noun:

    Act of (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

  2. Request as a noun:

    A formal requesting something.

  3. Request as a noun:

    of being sought after.

  4. Request as a noun (obsolete):

    That which is asked for or requested.

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