v. Function: verb
1 to call upon for an answer or information FF1C; asked him to explain his behavior FF1E;
Synonyms: catechize, examine, inquire, interrogate, query, question, quiz
Related Words: argue, canvass, debate, deliberate, discuss, review, talk (over)
Contrasted Words: answer, rejoin, reply, respond, retort
2 to seek to obtain by making one's needs or desires known FF1C; asked for time to consider the problem FF1E;
Synonyms: bespeak, desire, request, solicit
Related Words: claim, demand, exact, require; beg, beseech, entreat, implore, importune
Idioms: put in for
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Synonyms: DEMAND 2, call (for), crave, necessitate, require, take
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Synonyms: INVITE , bid
Related Words: canvass, request, seek