ask for

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ASK

to make a request for <don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it>

Synonyms bespeak, call (for), desire, plead (for), quest, request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)

Related Words apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for); demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition; invite, invoke

to act so as to make (something) more likely <you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding>

Synonyms ask (for), flirt (with), invite, woo

Related Words angle (for), fish (for); hunt, search, seek; provoke, tempt

to give a request or demand for <the surgeon asked for the scalpel>

Synonyms ask (for), put in (for), request, requisition

Related Words commission, solicit; charter, hire, license (also licence)

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