Definition of Ask for

1. Verb. Increase the likelihood of. "Invite criticism"

Exact synonyms: Invite
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Derivative terms: Invitation

Definition of Ask for

1. Verb. to request ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ask For

asinicos
asinine
asininely
asinineness
asininities
asininity
asiphonate
asiphonates
asiphonida
asisite
asitia
ask
ask-upmark kidney
ask after
ask around
ask for
ask for it
ask for the moon
ask for trouble
ask in
ask me one on sport
ask my arse
ask out
ask over
ask round
ask the question
askability
askable
askance
askanced

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