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  • verb To shout out in order to summon (a person).
  • verb To ask for in a loud voice.
  • verb figuratively To request, demand.
  • verb To necessitate, demand.
  • verb To stop at a place and ask for (someone).

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb express the need or desire for; ask for
  • verb require as useful, just, or proper
  • verb gather or collect
  • verb request the participation or presence of

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