Macmillan Dictionary

Did you know?

Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word

To ask someone to give you something

ask for

to speak or write to someone because you want them to give you something

request

verb

to ask for something, or to ask someone to do something, in a polite or formal way

insist on something

to say that you must have something

appeal

verb

to make an urgent request for people to give you something that you need such as help, money, or information

demand

verb

to say in a very firm way that you want something

order

verb

to ask for a product to be made for you or delivered to you

invite

verb

to say formally that you would like to receive something from someone

claim

verb

to officially ask for something as a right

beg

verb

to ask for something in a way that shows you are not proud

put in for

to officially ask for something

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

BuzzWord Article

Word of the Day

neutron

the part of the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge

Open Dictionary

show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

add a word

Blog

A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.

global English and language change from our blog