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. Margaret Murdaugh:

   The murders of my wife and son have caused an incredibly difficult time in my life. I have made a lot of decisions that I truly regret, i'm resigning from my law firm and entering rehab after a long battle that has been exacerbated by these murders. I am immensely sorry to everyone I've hurt including my family, friends and colleagues. I ask for prayers as I rehabilitate Margaret Murdaugh and my relationships.

2. The Bears:

   As far as the game, the only thing I can do is give complete appreciation and thanks to the players and coaches. I can’t ask for anything more. I mean, this is a special group across the board. You know, obviously stating the obvious, we’ve been through some stuff. Distractions the last couple days, but it just proves to who they are, you know what I mean? What type of fighters they are, what type of winners they are.

3. Mehmood Ansari:

   We’ve been trying to ask for help from the city, but they’ve never helped us for the past two years. We’ve been trying.

4. Me Too:

   This is the deal, unfortunately Republican consultants have told the candidates, the party and their allies, do not communicate with black voters. ... It is hard to make a sale if you don't ask for the business.

5. Reynolds Price:

   What I still ask for daily - for life as long as I have work to do, and work as long as I have life.