verb
1.
to call upon for an answer or information
asked him to explain his behavior
Synonyms: catechize, examine, inquire, interrogate, query, question, quiz
Related Word: 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
asked for time to consider the problem
Synonyms: bespeak, desire, request, solicit
Related Word: claim, demand, exact, require; beg, beseech, entreat, implore, importune
Idioms: put in for
3.
Synonyms: demand 2, call (for), crave, necessitate, require, take
4.
Synonyms: invite , bid
Related Word: canvass, request, seek