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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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Benjamin asked for his wife's forgiveness
Benjamin asked for his wife's forgiveness after he hurt her feelings.
Benjamin asked his wife for forgiveness ...
Benjamin asked his wife's forgiveness ...
Do all of the above sound right and mean about the same? Thanks.
Benjamin asked his wife for forgiveness ...
Benjamin asked his wife's forgiveness ...
Do all of the above sound right and mean about the same? Thanks.
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Yes, all sound fine and essentially the same to me.
- Yes, all sound fine and essentially the same to me.
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Mister MicawberYes, all sound fine and essentially the same to me.Thanks, Mister.
I still have a lingering question--then what does "for" mean in the first sample?
Benjamin asked for his wife's forgiveness after he hurt her feelings.
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Ask for is just a verb phrase alternative to ask:
ASK 4. to solicit from; request of: Could I ask you a favor? Ask her for advice.
From among its many definitions, I suppose that for means with the object or purpose of or in order to obtain, gain, or acquire.
ASK 4. to solicit from; request of: Could I ask you a favor? Ask her for advice.
From among its many definitions, I suppose that for means with the object or purpose of or in order to obtain, gain, or acquire.
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Mister MicawberAsk for is just a verb phrase alternative to ask:Thanks, Mist
ASK 4. to solicit from; request of: Could I ask you a favor? Ask her for advice.
From among its many definitions, I suppose that for means with the object or purpose of or in order to obtain, gain, or acquire.
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