Ask for
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Definition
To request something
Example sentence
She asked for a raise.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
ask for help
ask for permission
ask for advice
ask for directions
ask for information
ask for a refund
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He asked for more time. ✅ (Correct)
He asked more time for. ❌ (Incorrect)