English · Phrasal verb Attested

ask for

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To request; to order.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Yêu cầu; đặt hàng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I asked for a glass of water.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng khả năng xảy ra điều gì đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “ask for” mean?

To request; to order.

Is “ask for” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.