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call upon

verb as in ask

Strongest matches

Strong match

verb as in beseech

verb as in conjure

verb as in drop in

verb as in petition

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Example Sentences

Today, the Republicans can call upon an array of minority senators, governors, and congressmen.

It is useful, as a society, to have, among its components, the perspective of a soldier, and to have his training to call upon.

The editors of the National Review call upon Pope Francis to live up to his chosen name.

I tried really hard to call upon Meggie Mac, my alter ego, the perfect, polite, and smiling daughter-of.

No matter how many experts they call upon, this is a foolish way to revise textbooks.

He takes a turn up and down the room, looks at the music, and if the piece interests him, he will call upon you.

The very exclusiveness of the society makes it impossible for us to call upon the school in general for help.

I'm going there myself, and there couldn't be a better time than this for all of us to call upon our new neighbors.

Victor expressed his desire and intention to call upon Miss Highcamp at the first opportunity which presented itself.

Within the next week, you should call upon your hostess, if it is the first party you have attended at her house.

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On this page you'll find 548 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to call upon, such as: apply, ask, call, claim, contest, and demand.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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