ask for
verb
Definitions
To request.
Example: I asked for a glass of water.
To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
Example: If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.
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Definitions
To request.
Example: I asked for a glass of water.
To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
Example: If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.