ask for
Seek by requesting
To ask for something is to request it: She asked for directions, He asked for a raise.
The phrase often implies expectation or entitlement: That's not too much to ask for.
To say someone is asking for it means their behavior invites trouble or consequences: Driving that fast, you're just asking for it.
Formal act of seeking
- demandForceful request or requirement
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- requireTo make necessary
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
seek · want · need · desire · expect · submit · propose · specify
Ask with desperation
- pleadAsk urgently or formally
- imploreUrge with desperation
- entreatPlead urgently with someone
- beseechPlead urgently with someone
appeal · supplicate · grovel · pray · urge · importune · crave · adjure
request
Formal act of seeking
claim · seek · want · need · desire · expect · submit · propose · specify · stipulate
beg
Ask with desperation
beseech · appeal · supplicate · grovel · pray · urge · importune · crave · adjure · invoke
inquire
Ask for information
investigate · check · consult · interview · survey · poll · canvass · sound out
invite
Request attendance
attract · tempt · bring upon · risk · welcome · warrant · deserve · earn · trigger · incite