ask for

phrasal verb

asked for; asking for; asks for

: to request to see or talk to (someone)

Unhappy with the service, he asked for the store manager.

There's someone on the phone asking for you.

Examples of ask for in a Sentence

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The statement didn’t reveal the cause of death but asked for respect during this difficult time. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 But the Padres are reportedly asking for a huge return for their ace, and rightfully so. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 After a positive reaction, the family members asked for additional videos for the chat. —

Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be sent to organizations Curl was involved with, including the Lucy Pat Curl Missions Scholarship, First Life Center for Pregnancy or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. —

Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ask for