Definitions

ask for

VERB

call for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

involve need request require suggest want

WEAK

inquire lack necessitate occasion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike have

VERB

challenge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try

STRONG

accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate

WEAK

call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

answer calm dodge ignore

WEAK

agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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The Russian embassy in Berlin, when asked for its position on the houses by AFP, declined to comment.

From Barron's

Janke said the note "had facts associated with a deadline with a monetary value they were asking for", NBC News reported.

From BBC

Oil-producing nations like Kuwait, Iran and Russia asked for more time for diplomats to find a consensus candidate, but others charged that they were merely trying to run down the clock.

From Barron's

Shmyhal said neighbouring Poland had been asked for emergency power supplies.

From BBC

"I had to ask for a glass of water. I wanted to cry so much. I was so scared."

From BBC

ask for

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