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to ask for
[phrase form: ask]
01
demander, solliciter
to politely request something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Example
She asked for a favor from her neighbor.
Can I ask for your assistance with this task?
The customer asked for the bill after finishing the meal.
02
demander
to state that one wants to see or speak to someone specific
Transitive: to ask for sb
Example
The client asked for the head of the design department to oversee their project.
The employee asked for the company director to discuss career development opportunities.
We asked for the principal regarding the event arrangements.
03
demander à, inviter à
to do something that increases the chances of a specific outcome or consequence
Transitive: to ask for an outcome or consequence
Example
Leaving your valuables in plain sight in your car is asking for a break-in.
You 're definitely asking for trouble.
If you keep skipping classes, you 're asking for it with the school administration.
Exemple
She asked for a favor from her neighbor.
Can I ask for your assistance with this task?
The customer asked for the bill after finishing the meal.
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