Synonyms of asks (for)

asks (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ask (for)

1

as in requests

to make a request for

don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• seeks
• speaks (for)
• calls (for)
• pleads (for)
• sues (for)
• applies (for)
• wishes (for)
• begs (for)
• desires
• presses (for)
• requires
• insists (on)
• clamors (for)
• urges
• demands
• petitions (for)
• claims
• quests
• solicits
• bespeaks
• invites
• invokes
• importunes
• enjoins
• requisitions
• exacts

2

as in woos

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woos
• invites
• looks for
• seeks
• flirts (with)
• fishes (for)
• angles (for)
• courts
• searches
• tempts
• hunts
• provokes

3

as in orders

to give a request or demand for

the surgeon asked for the scalpel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• orders
• puts in (for)
• calls for
• requisitions
• licenses
• hires
• commissions
• solicits
• charters
• licences