ask (for)

verb

Definition of ask (for)next
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)
  1. seek
  2. woo
  3. request
  4. invite
  5. order
Verb
  • The open congressional seat in District 12 opened up after Rep. Barbara Lee lost in her run for California senator and did not seek reelection.
    Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The company is actively seeking recovery of damages under its property insurance programs and has deferred $38.8 million of incremental costs related to the Maui windstorm and wildfires to a regulatory asset.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of seek
Verb
  • The Biden administration tried to woo the working class with subsidies and stimulus, but there is no economic solution to what is primarily a crisis of respect.
    David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The big picture: Trump has been trying to woo disenchanted Latino men and Native American voters — crucial parts of the Democratic coalition — but the effort was hurt after the New York rally.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of woo
Verb
  • The company requested a hearing and was granted an exception to complete its business combination by December 2, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The legal team has also requested a new trial for Trump, and a decision on that is still pending.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of request
Verb
  • You must get invited to so many interesting film festivals and cultural events around the world.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Old Town Trolley invited several city policymakers to take rides this week to better understand how historic tours work.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of invite
Verb
  • More evacuations have been ordered on the second day of the Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue ordered new measures to prevent judiciary and ministry officials from engaging in illicit acts at work, a government statement said.
    Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of order
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