Make a request (3)
'make a request' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ask for that I've seen before include "Make a request" , "Demand" .)
'make a request' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ask that I've seen before include "Inquire" , "Invite (to a party)" , "Enquire" , "Pose" , "Make enquiry" .)