ask for
Britishverb
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to try to obtain by requesting
he asked for help
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informal (intr) to behave in a provocative manner that is regarded as inviting (trouble)
she's asking for trouble
you're asking for it
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to ask after
tell your parents I'm asking for them
Example Sentences
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The scammer asked for a direct bank transfer of £2,502, meaning the protections that come from using a credit card do not apply.
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Alexandra said the man left very quickly, which meant she was unable to ask for any of his details.
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Lazizi Mara also asked for the case to proceed, saying it would give the camp a chance to reverse the reputational damage it had suffered amid online furor over the suit.
The judge asked for reports on Pereira's mental health and risk of reoffending, and warned that he may be jailed or sent to the crown court for sentencing.
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Local officials are now asking for an investigation into Shah Alam's death.
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