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asks for it

asks for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ask for it.

Meaning of ask for it

Verb

ask for it (third-person singular simple present asks for it, present participle asking for it, simple past and past participle asked for it)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action; to invite a problem or fail to prevent one.
    • Leaving your wallet visible on the car seat is just asking for it.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ask for, it.
    • If you'd like a fresh towel at any point during your stay, just ask for it.

Questions about asks for it

What is asks for it the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Asks for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ask for it.

Words near asks for it in the dictionary

  1. asks
  2. asks after
  3. asks around
  4. asks back
  5. asks for
  6. asks for it
  7. asks for someone's hand in marriage
  8. asks for the moon
  9. asks for trouble
  10. asks how high when someone says jump
  11. asks in

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