Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with call for in American Collocation
end/stop
We must unite with others who call for an end to the arms trade.
getting rid of something
Mr Davis also called for the abolition of tuition fees.
ban/boycott
Many people were calling for a ban on smoking in public places.
end to fighting
The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
investigation/debate
Christopher’s family are calling for a public inquiry into his case.
change
The governor of the Fukushima prefecture has called for a review of nuclear energy plans.
vote
The opposition have called for a referendum on the issue of the new constitutional treaty.
making something legal
I have not called for the legalisation of drugs.
creation
We have called for the establishment of a Quality Commission to oversee this.
Their proposal called for the setting up of an Anglo-Russian trade agreement.
a positive reaction
The President called for unity between the Church and State.