Thesaurus results for ASK FOR

ask (for)

verb

Definition of ask (for) next

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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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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as in to request

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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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

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