call for vs apply

call for and apply both are verbs.

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

As verbs, apply is a hyponym of call for; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call for:

call for (verb)	apply (verb)
request the participation or presence of	ask (for something)
express the need or desire for	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
gather or collect	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
require as useful, just, or proper	coat, cover or smear a surface with
	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