· increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"
Synonym(s): invite
Hypernym(s): arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
· express the need or desire for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"; "when you call, always ask for Mary"
Synonym(s): request, bespeak, call_for, quest
Hypernym(s): communicate, pass_on, pass, pass_along, put_across