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Ask-for Definition

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verb

To request.

I asked for a glass of water.
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(idiomatic) To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.
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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • invite

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

RORFOR

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