1
as in to seek
to make a request for
don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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2
as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding
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3
as in to request
to give a request or demand for
the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ask (for)
Verb
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Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025 -
Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Getty Images Over the last few days, the biggest companies in the soft drink industry have announced new offerings to woo increasingly health-conscious shoppers.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Travis is the sweet skater boy who tries to woo Tai and eventually succeeds.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Law enforcement determined the child is not a runaway, and a custody dispute is not the sole reason for requesting an activation.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The fee applies to Form I-131, used to request travel documents such as advance parole, and Form I-765, the application for employment authorization.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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True Modern Mexican invites guests to enjoy their frozen Margarita Al Centro.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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All ages are invited and the gates at Gallagher Square adjacent to Petco Park open at 7 p.m.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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After being found not guilty, a judge ordered him committed to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Saline for a period of at most 60 days.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Beth Mead, having lost her footing and touched the ball twice while converting the initial penalty, was ordered to retake it (a legacy of the furore involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Ask (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ask%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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