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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Consider asking for monthly or quarterly check-ins, where you clearly and specifically outline the tasks you executed and how you contributed to the success of certain projects.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Talarico seems to find additional scriptural support, as Mr. Swaim mentions, in the idea that “God asks for Mary’s consent” at the Annunciation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mary persistently asked for support for her daughter, who she said she loves but is no longer able to live with her after the adoption broke down.

From BBC

“And now the teachers have the audacity to ask for more,” said Van Winkle, who spoke during a portion of the Board of Education meeting set aside for union input.

From Los Angeles Times

I asked for an ice cube for my lukewarm California Sauvignon Blanc at one point.

From The Wall Street Journal

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