HIT (UP) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

hit (up)

verb

Definition of hit (up)

as in to ask

to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ask

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More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Last week, state officials were invited to a meeting with community leaders to discuss a path forward.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of invite

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Some immigrants requested more time before their next hearings, presenting evidence of having been defrauded by unscrupulous attorneys profiled in local news reports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
The sheriff's office requested photos or videos that may show the child on a raft or boat with other children before the incident, as well as anyone who may have witnessed the child before she was pulled from the water.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of request

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