Meaning of ASK FOR

Pronunciation:			ask for
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"
	Synonyms:		invite
	See Also:		arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise
Thesaurus Terms
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