ask for

/æsk fɔr/
/ɑsk fɔ/
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Other forms: asked for; asking for; asks for

Definitions of ask for
  1. verb
    increase the likelihood of
    “ask for trouble”
    synonyms: invite
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    type of:
    arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, pique, provoke, raise
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Pronunciation
US
/æsk fɔr/
UK
/ɑsk fɔ/
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