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Abil Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

called upon / called for

The leader of the opposition called upon/on the President to step down and give elections within three months.

The leader of the opposition called for the President to step down and give elections within three months.

Are both the sentences correct and carry the same meaning? Thanks
  

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Hi, called upon - addressed the President directly ("You should . " ) called for - said that the President should . .

  • Hi, called upon - addressed the President directly ("You should .
  • " ) called for - said that the President should .
  • .
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
called upon - addressed the President directly ("You should . . ." )

called for - said that the President should . . .

Best wishes, Clive
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Thanks Mr. Clive

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