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English verb: ask for

1. ask for (emotion) increase the likelihood of


SamplesAsk for trouble.
Invite criticism.


Synonymsinvite


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise









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