ask for

verb

asked for; asking for; asks for

: to request to see or talk to (someone)

Unhappy with the service, he asked for the store manager.

There's someone on the phone asking for you.

Examples of ask for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before planning around the message, ask for the time or remaining step that matters. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Before the meeting, Johnson, the Wisconsin senator, had circulated a letter asking for the delay. — Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

According to Keith, panhandlers -- a couple with a baby -- approached their car, asking for money. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 11 Nov. 2026

Doral Councilwoman Maureen Porras wants the city to reconsider its immigration enforcement agreement with federal authorities, saying residents have asked for a change and that the recent election results reflect a shift in the community. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for ask for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore