to call for advice
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2.9
- phrasal verb
:
pedir consejo
- Whenever I have a tough situation, I always call for advice from my parents.
- people call for advice
Examples
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Before making a final decision, Sarah decided to call for advice from her mentor.
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He didn't hesitate to call for advice when the problem got complicated.
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If you're unsure about the new policy, just call for advice at the help desk.
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She called for advice yesterday.
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I often call for advice from my mentor.
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I will call for advice from my mentor before making the final decision.
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It's wise to call for advice when you're unsure about what to do next.
Synonyms
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1.0
To phone someone to speak with them
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3.5
Ask a person or book for advice before deciding
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1.0
To call someone by telephone
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1.0
To phone someone
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1.0
To call someone to speak with them
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to contact someone by phone to seek guidance' is directly compositional from 'call' (to contact) + 'for' (indicating purpose/recipient) + 'advice' (guidance). The purpose-marking with 'for' is a common, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer this meaning.
Etymology
Call for advice comes from the clear image of someone picking up the phone and calling another person to ask for advice when they do not know what to do. That's why it means 'to contact someone to get help or guidance'.