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

The aim should be to create a workplace where employees can ask for reasonable support without being treated as less capable or professional. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

The following week, Zuckerberg’s lawyers sent a letter asking for a pay package similar to those made to other tech founders, partly so Zuckerberg could pay a potential tax bill. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Santos brings up the Geese psyop allegations and asks for clarification, having only just learned about it recently. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Some banks also ask for bylaws or your IRS determination letter. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for ask for

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