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ask for vs ask about

Both 'ask for' and 'ask about' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Ask for' is used when requesting something, while 'ask about' is used when inquiring about something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

ask for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when requesting something.

Use 'ask for' when you want to request something from someone. It indicates that you are seeking something from the other person.

Examples:

  • I will ask for a raise during my performance review.
  • Can you ask for directions to the nearest gas station?
  • She asked for help with her homework.
  • He asked for a glass of water.
  • The customer asked for a refund.
  • We can ask for little more.
  • For other combinations ask for prices and conditions at info@castila.
  • The Minister responsible for civil aviation may ask for additional information.
  • For longer stays ask for details and prices.
  • Mr Legras tickles when I ask for silence.
  • You ask for 40,000 more troops.
  • Good love letters ask for nothing.
  • We ask for consent before touching.
  • Many customers specifically ask for low-emission products.
  • Aceveda called himself to ask for extra manpower.
  • One cannot always ask for miracles.
  • I won't even ask for your number.
  • Careful what you ask for, I guess.
  • And I ask for your pardon... for insulting His Excellency.
  • Savage! You are not in the position to ask for anything.
  • We can hail them and ask for Dr. Jackson in exchange.
  • There's no mechanism to ask for a statewide recount.
  • She did not ask for any of this.
  • I never ask for permission to do anything, my darling.
  • But today he's ready to ask for a divorce.

Alternatives:

  • request
  • seek
  • solicit
  • demand
  • petition

ask about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when inquiring about something.

Use 'ask about' when you want to inquire or find out information about something. It indicates that you are seeking information or clarification.

Examples:

  • I need to ask about the schedule for next week.
  • She asked about the availability of the product.
  • He asked about the price of the car.
  • Can you ask about the menu options?
  • They asked about the company's policies.
  • There's honestly nothing to ask about.
  • You didn 't ask about Morello.
  • You already compromised my position here With the staff by continuing to ask about this.
  • I ask about treason one time.
  • Mrs Ţicău, you ask about investments in energy infrastructures.
  • Always ask about a student or senior discount.
  • I guess I don't have to ask about cause of death.
  • Avoid suspicion but ask about Zaius' assistant.
  • Elvira came to ask about her childhood.
  • Kids ask about you all the time.
  • I forgot to ask about Husson.
  • A real father would ask about her first.
  • Don't nobody ask about how my day went.
  • You could ask about Annabelle Martin, 13 years old, from Asheville.
  • One thing I often ask about is ancient Greek and how this relates.
  • Now, you may ask about these kids.
  • They will all ask about the bottles in my office.
  • They're bound to ask about the shooting.
  • The White House called to ask about you.
  • First you ask about an exclusive on the princess, next you disappear.

Alternatives:

  • inquire about
  • find out about
  • seek information on
  • clarify
  • question

Related Comparisons

inform to vs inform for tell to vs tell for advise on vs advise for ask for vs ask to asked to vs asked for ask him for vs ask him of

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