English Phrase of the Day

ask for

Definitions

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ask for
1. v. To request.
I asked for a glass of water.
2. v. To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.
Analysis
ask
1. v. To request (information, or an answer to a question).
I asked her age.
2. v. To put forward (a question) to be answered.
to ask a question
3. v. To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
for
1. conj. (dated) Because.
2. prep. Towards.
The astronauts headed for the moon.
3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to.
I have something for you.

So please just ask for permission.

I ask for soothing and you give me that?

I saw light at the end of the tunnel, so I went in to ask for a herbal tea.

It's a reason to ask for extra portions.

It's not fair, she didn't ask for it.

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