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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He asked for reassurance that things would work out for him.

From BBC

The farmer isn’t one to complain, his daughter says, and he’s never asked for help.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have asked for a number of changes within the DHS including a ban on immigration agents wearing face masks, better identification for officers and stricter rules for obtaining warrants.

From BBC

Emails published in the Telegraph suggest that in 2010 the then Prince Andrew asked for information from Treasury officials on banking problems in Iceland.

From BBC

Customers have filtered in asking for the same style recently worn by the president.

From Barron's

ask for

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