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.
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But scammers also text and ask for cryptocurrency and cash, too.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The next great leader in your organization may not be asking for a promotion but is waiting for someone to believe in them.
—Rahul Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Given the circumstances, Rashford couldn’t have asked for more.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 23 July 2025
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The next great leader in your organization may not be asking for a promotion but is waiting for someone to believe in them.
—Rahul Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Given the circumstances, Rashford couldn’t have asked for more.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ask for
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“Ask for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20for. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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