Asked for some paper in the end (8)
I believe the answer is:
enquired
'asked' is the definition.
('enquire' can be a synonym of 'ask')
'some paper in the end' is the wordplay.
'some paper' becomes 'quire' (paper measurement).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'quire' inserted into 'end' is 'ENQUIRED'.
'for' is the link.
(Other definitions for enquired that I've seen before include "Asked" , "Undertook an examination" , "carried out investigation" .)