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past tense of ask (for)
Synonyms of asked (for)
1
to make a request for
- don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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- bespoke,
- called (for),
- desired,
- pleaded (for)
- (or pled (for) also plead (for)),
- quested,
- requested,
- solicited,
- sought,
- spoke (for),
- sued (for)
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2
to act so as to make (something) more likely
- you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding
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3
to give a request or demand for
- the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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