I . v. a.
1.
Crave, solicit, beseech, pray, implore, supplicate, conjure, importune, petition, request, ask, pray for, petition for, seek by petition, sue for, ask earnestly.
2.
Crave permission, solicit leave, desire earnestly, take leave, take the liberty, demand.
3.
Assume, take for granted, assume without proof, or without warrant.
II . v. n.
Solicit charity, ask alms.