calls on

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Verb call on has 1 sense

call on, turn - have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to; "She called on her Representative to help her"; "She turned to her relatives for help"
--₁ is one way to appeal, invoke
Sample sentence:
They call on him to write the letter

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Term: calls on

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To visit or pay a visit to someone, usually for a brief period of time.

Sample Sentence: I decided to calls on my aunt while I was in town.

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 2: To ask or request someone to do something, especially to use their skills or abilities in a particular situation.

Sample Sentence: The boss calls on his employees to work overtime during busy periods.

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 3: To summon or request assistance from someone.

Sample Sentence: In times of crisis, the government calls on the military for support.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 4: To appeal to or invoke a higher power or authority.

Sample Sentence: During difficult times, people often calls on their faith for strength.

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