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ask for

/æsk_fɔr/

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verb
express the need or desire for
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"when you call, always ask for Mary"

Similar:

bespeak call for quest request

type of:
pass on communicate pass along put across pass
verb
increase the likelihood of
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"ask for trouble"

Similar:

invite

type of:
fire provoke arouse enkindle elicit evoke raise kindle

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