Phrasal Verbs With 'Call On'

We have 4 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Call On'.

Call on

Meaning:

Ask for help

Example:

The President CALLED ON the wealthy countries for financial aid after the floods destroyed much of the country's agriculture.

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Call on

Meaning:

Visit

Example:

As we were in the area, we CALLED ON my sister-in-law.

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Call on

Meaning:

Challenge

Example:

He CALLED the speaker ON several mis-statements of fact.

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Call on

Meaning:

Ask someone to do something, especially to speak in public. (Formal)

Example:

I now CALL ON the other party to give their account of what happened.

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Similar phrasal verbs

Call after Call around Call at Call back Call for Call forth Call in Call off Call out Call round Call up

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