ask for

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈɑːsk fɔː(r)/
US: /ˈæsk fɔːr/

  1. To request something; to say that you want something.

    1. I will ask for a glass of water, please [ ] [ ]
    2. You can ask for help if you don't understand the exercise properly [ ] [ ]

  2. To invite someone to do something, such as going out with you.

    1. Did he ask for her number? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm nervous about going to the dance but even more nervous to ask for a dance [ ] [ ]

  3. To speak to someone or look at a place to try to find out information.

    1. We should ask for directions [ ] [ ]
    2. If you don't know something, you can always ask for clarification from the teacher [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

enquire solicit request demand seek invite

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ask for" in English means: To request something; to say that you want something., To invite someone to do something, such as going out with you., To speak to someone or look at a place to try to find out information..

The phonetic transcription of "ask for" is /ˈɑːsk fɔː(r)/ in British English and /ˈæsk fɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ask for": enquire, solicit, request, demand, seek, invite.

Example usage of "ask for": "I will ask for a glass of water, please". More examples on the page.