apply vs call for

apply and call for both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
call for	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, call for is a hypernym of apply; that is, call for is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

Other hypernyms of apply include ask for, bespeak, quest, request.

apply (verb)	call for (verb)
ask (for something)	request the participation or presence of
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	express the need or desire for
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	gather or collect
coat, cover or smear a surface with	require as useful, just, or proper
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis