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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Verb

Arkansas' voters are asked to do this every few years, and this is another opportunity.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of ask

Verb

Yungblud is inviting fans behind the scenes of his blockbuster Idols era with a new exhibition in London, featuring previously unseen images captured by his photographer and creative director, Tom Pallant.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
How 10Best came up with its rankings For the rankings, 10Best’s expert panel submitted nominees for the independent coffee shop category, then invited the public to vote for their favorite over a month-long period.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of invite

Verb

Kyle Murphy, who’s lived in Evergreen Park with his wife and child for the past two years, supported the Elementary District 124 referendum and a $115 million bond issue requested by Moraine Valley Community College.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Megan Katz, a librarian in West Hollywood who supported the registry and other antidiscrimination protections, requested a change in the new ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of request

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