Synonyms for ask for
ask for

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1. ask forverb

   Synonyms:
   request

2. ask forverb

   to request

   I asked for a glass of water.

   Synonyms:
   request

3. ask forverb

   To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

   If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.

   Synonyms:
   request

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1. invite, ask forverb

   increase the likelihood of

   "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"

   Synonyms:
   bid, ask in, invite, ask over, tempt, pay for, take in, call for, ask round, receive

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1. Kareem Lanier:

   When we sat down with President The President, who is absolutely amazing when we go. Whatever we ask for pretty much it happens. I don't know how. To God be the glory. Pretty much, it happens.

2. Afghani Jihadists:

   You couldn’t ask for a more embarrassing, humiliating situation than what we have right now, the world is definitely a more dangerous place. Just because we’re out of Afghanistan doesn’t mean this war is over.

3. Jimmy Morales:

   We would also like to ask for Consuelo Hernandez patience because we need to ensure, not only the security of our rescue workers, but the integrity of those people who may still be alive.

4. Marsha Blackburn:

   When you shake someone's hand and look them in the eye, ask for their vote, show how important that vote is, how you value that vote.

5. Amy Rhine:

   In a perfect world we wouldn’t ask for parents to buy anything except a backpack.