Ask For (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Invite

Hypernyms

• Evoke
• Kindle
• Raise
• Fire
• Enkindle
• Arouse
• Provoke

Meaning ²

Express the need or desire for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"; "when you call, always ask for Mary".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Request
• Bespeak
• Call For
• Quest

Hypernyms

• Communicate
• Pass
• Pass Along
• Put Across

Hyponyms

• Supplicate
• Take Out
• Encore
• Appeal
• Call
• Apply
• Tap
• Beg
• Ask Out
• Order
• Invite
• Reserve
• Challenge
• Arrogate
• Excuse
• Petition
• Solicit
• Ask
• Demand
• Claim
• Desire
• Ask Round
• Invite Out
• Book