Ask For (Verb)
Meaning 1
Increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- You're asking for trouble by trying to cut down that tree yourself without any experience.
- Lying on your resume is just asking for criticism from potential employers.
- Posting inflammatory comments on social media is a surefire way to ask for backlash.
- Releasing a film with poor production quality and a weak plot is asking for negative reviews.
- Recklessly speeding on a highway filled with road construction is asking for a serious accident.
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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.
Examples
- When I get to the party, can you ask for the key to the back room where they keep the coats.
- The customer asked for a complimentary meal due to the extremely poor hotel service.
- Always ask for permission before you enter someone else's private property.
- If you ask for directions on the road, show locals an old map as they might understand it better.
- The customer called in and asked for their order to be cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance.