| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/to-ask-for-something |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:to ask for somethingto ask for somethingThese words mean to say that you want something. Ask foris the most common way of saying this. I asked the waiter for another glass. If yourequestsomething, you ask for it politely or officially.Requestis a formal word. The department has requested permission to spend money on new equipment. If youapply forsomething, you request it officially, usually in writing or by sending in a form. We applied for planning permission to build an extension. If youdemandsomething, you ask for it forcefully, in a way that shows that you expect to get what you want. People are demanding the right to return to their homes. If youappeal forsomething, orcall forit, you make a serious or formal request, especially to the public. The prime minister appealed for calm. A group of religious leaders are calling for an end to racism and injustice in the city. If youclaimsomething, you ask for it because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it. The protestors claim the right to walk freely through the countryside. If youbeg forsomething, you make a very strong and urgent request for it. By the end of the show the audience was begging for more. For more synonyms ofbeg, see the article atbeg. Related articlesto ask a question the act of asking for something |
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