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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After pulling a tendon in his thumb while goalkeeping, he doesn't ask for pain relief.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“For decades, the United States has allowed individuals and families who are fleeing persecution, torture and death to ask for protection at U.S. borders.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In talking with other male caregivers, he’s found they’re not always eager to ask for support.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“We just ask for the same procedures as the 47 other teams.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

When he left the room, Wernecke told Haupt to ask for a cardiograph.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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