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To be called for

🇬🇧 UK //tuː biː kɔːld fɔː// 🇺🇸 US //tu bi kɔld fɔr//

Meaning of To be called for

To be invited or selected for a job, task, or event.

In simple words: To be asked to do something or to be invited.

To be called for in a sentence

• She was excited to be called for an interview at her dream job.
• He didn’t expect to be called for the meeting on such short notice.
• If you are called for the audition, practice hard to impress the judges.
• Many applicants hope to be called for a second round of interviews.
• Being called for a scholarship can change a student's life.

How to use To be called for

Commonly used when referring to being invited or selected for a job or event. More formal in official contexts.

Grammar pattern

be called for + object

Memory hint

Imagine being called from a crowd to be part of something special.

Related words

Collocations with To be called for

• be called for an interview
• be called for a job
• be called for a task
• be called for a meeting

Synonyms for To be called for

• be invited to
• be summoned
• be selected for

Common mistakes with To be called for

• Confused with 'called out' which means to be yelled at.
• Overused in informal settings where simpler phrases like 'invited' may be more appropriate.
• 'For' is sometimes mistakenly replaced with 'to'.

Frequently asked questions about To be called for

What does To be called for mean?

To be asked to do something or to be invited.

What is the definition of To be called for?

To be invited or selected for a job, task, or event.

How do you use To be called for in a sentence?

She was excited to be called for an interview at her dream job.

Can you give another example of To be called for?

He didn’t expect to be called for the meeting on such short notice.

What are synonyms for To be called for?

Common alternatives include be invited to, be summoned, be selected for.

What words go with To be called for?

It commonly pairs with be called for an interview, be called for a job, be called for a task, be called for a meeting.

What are common mistakes when using To be called for?

Confused with 'called out' which means to be yelled at. Overused in informal settings where simpler phrases like 'invited' may be more appropriate. 'For' is sometimes mistakenly replaced with 'to'.

How do you pronounce To be called for?

US: //tu bi kɔld fɔr//, UK: //tuː biː kɔːld fɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To be called for?

Commonly used when referring to being invited or selected for a job or event. More formal in official contexts.