Ask for

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Pro Tip 1/2

Polite Requests

Use 'ask for' to politely request something, showing good manners.

Illustration for Polite Requests

Could I ask for a glass of water, please?

Pro Tip 2/2

Indirect Speech

'Ask for' is commonly used in indirect speech to report requests.

Illustration for Indirect Speech

She said she asked for a day off.

Visual representation of the word "Ask for"

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