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

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When those are removed, what’s left is known as the shadow docket — cases that seek to skip the usual order of things and ask for a quick ruling from the court’s justices.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

"There are many things one would like to say or ask for, like life itself. But well, I'd appreciate help with sports equipment," he said, citing a need for balls, vests, cones and football boots.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

"You can't question the success he has had. You can always ask for better and hope to over-achieve but I don't think qualifying for three out of four tournaments looks bad on the CV."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

At its worst, it could push people into costly court battles just for having the audacity to ask for information.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Mrs. Walter refused to rummage through Maggie’s personal things without her permission and sent Grinnell away: “If Dr. Kane wants his letters, let him ask for them himself.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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