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ask for vs ask around

Both 'ask for' and 'ask around' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Ask for' is used when requesting something from someone, while 'ask around' is used when seeking information from multiple people.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 624 views

ask for

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

Use 'ask for' when you want to request something from someone. It is often followed by the thing you are requesting.

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
  • inquire about

ask around

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when seeking information from multiple people.

Use 'ask around' when you are trying to gather information or opinions from different people. It implies asking more than one person.

Examples:

  • I will ask around to see if anyone knows where the party is.
  • She asked around to find the best place to eat in town.
  • He asked around about job opportunities in the area.
  • They asked around for recommendations on a good plumber.
  • If you're lost, ask around for directions.
  • So let's ask around first.
  • I can ask around if you want, Inspector.
  • Now go ask around about Steve's wife.
  • The kind of guys that can ask around.
  • So I had one of my guys ask around.
  • I'll get my dad to ask around.
  • I could make a few calls, ask around.
  • You could ask around at school.
  • As far as the injuries, I can ask around.
  • I just thought it'd be funnier to watch you ask around.
  • I could ask around, see who's strapped with that kind of hardware.
  • I didn't see the car or hear nobody talk about Hector, but I can ask around.
  • Not good ones, but y-you can ask around.
  • You can ask around, but I couldn't find any.
  • She had you ask around about Mr. Mendoza, and then someone - a woman - viciously assaulted him.
  • We could go to each one and ask around.
  • Alternatively, simply ask around for advice with like minded individuals who own motorbikes themselves as they would have gone through the same process.
  • All those bar napkins, we might as well ask around.
  • I could ask around and see if anyone knows where he's been.
  • If you want, I can ask around and see where they're going with it.

Alternatives:

  • inquire with several people
  • seek information from others
  • check with others

Related Comparisons

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