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Ask it vs Ask for it

Both "ask it" and "ask for it" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Ask for it" is used when requesting something specific, while "ask it" is used when referring to a question or inquiry.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1104 views

Ask it

This phrase is correct when referring to a question or inquiry.

Use "ask it" when you want to refer to a specific question or inquiry that needs to be posed.

Examples:

I don't know the answer, so you should ask it during the meeting.
If you have any doubts, just ask it and clarify everything.

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I can ask it to be honest.
We could ask it something about the real world.
The price is to ask it kindly.
You know, I was sort of thinking the same thing... but I was afraid to ask it.
But you can ask it to be accountable.
You want to ask it to just go away.
We should at least ask it to consider the various possible consequences.
Perhaps I want forgiveness, but there is no one to ask it of.
I know I've no right to ask it of a chauffeur.
Ask it if there's a message for me.
Ask it what she's dreaming.
Ask it why it came to Britain.
Ask it, "Who is Günther Lause?"
Ask it what a day off feels like?
Parliament should ask it to take the necessary corrective measures.
Let me ask it of you again.
Let me ask it another way.
Then I want to ask it's still possible to buy a pavilion.
So go ahead, just ask it.
We ask it to take the entire nation's life as its responsibility.

Alternatives:

pose the question
inquire about it
query it
raise the issue
seek clarification

Ask for it

This phrase is correct when requesting something specific.

Use "ask for it" when you are requesting a particular item, favor, or information.

Examples:

I will ask for it at the store tomorrow.
If you need help, don't hesitate to ask for it.

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You have to show up in person and ask for it.
Now would be the time to ask for it.
Maybe I should ask for it in the divorce.
If you really want something, you don't ask for it.
She couldn't ask for it.
I'd say, figure out what you want and learn how to ask for it.
If we want your help, we'll ask for it.
I think a part of me has wanted help for a long time, but I just... I didn't know how to ask for it.
It's free, but you do have to ask for it.
You want a picture of a house, you have to ask for it.
It's free, but you do have to ask for it.
If you want the pill, all you have to do is to walk into any health clinic in Jersey, alone, and ask for it.
I want her to ask for it.
If he wants more juice, he has to ask for it.
If you want the Brooklyn Bridge, just ask for it.
Ask for it, and I need copies to distribute.
Ask for it before then, 14 people, 50 questions later, it gets approved, if you're lucky.
He'll call Chambers and ask for it.
You'll never ask for it.
You need help, ask for it.

Alternatives:

request it
seek it
demand it
request for it
call for it

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