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1. transitive and intransitive verb request something: to request that something be provided
 I asked for a cup of coffee.
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2. transitive verb request somebody's appearance: to request somebody's appearance
 A visitor is asking for you.
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3. transitive verb request telephone conversation with somebody: to request that somebody be called to the telephone
 The caller is asking for the manager.
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4. transitive verb invite something unpleasant: to behave in a way that deserves something unpleasant
 You're asking for a lot of problems if you do that.
 just asking for it
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