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ask for vs desire

desire vs ask for

ask for is not a noun while desire is a noun.

ask for and desire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ask for No No Yes No
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hyponym of ask for; that is, desire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ask for:
  • ask for: express the need or desire for
  • desire: express a desire for
Other hyponyms of ask for include order, ask, encore, petition, demand, appeal, invoke, supplicate, apply, beg, solicit, tap, reserve, challenge, beg off, excuse, demand, claim, call for, invite, ask in, invite, beg, arrogate, claim, lay claim, ask over, ask round, invite, call, ask, ask out, invite out, take out, book, hold, reserve.
ask for (noun) desire (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
ask for (verb) desire (verb)
express the need or desire for feel or have a desire for; want strongly
increase the likelihood of express a desire for
expect and wish
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