ask for

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Verb ask for has 1 sense

invite, ask for - increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"
--₁ is one way to arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Term: "ask for"

Definition:

"Ask for" is a phrasal verb used to indicate a request or demand for something. It can also refer to the likelihood of something happening or the consequences of certain actions.

Examples:

Asking for a favor: Can I ask for your help in moving this heavy furniture?

Requesting information: I need to ask for the latest sales report from the marketing department.

Inviting trouble: If you keep provoking him, you're just asking for trouble.

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