hit (up)

verb

Definition of hit (up)next
as in to ask
to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit (up)
  1. ask
  2. invite
  3. request
Verb
  • Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of ask
Verb
  • The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • These dogs are not only beautiful but also possess a temperament that is both inviting and soothing.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of invite
Verb
  • White played for the Los Angeles Rams but had requested a trade.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Voter registration records are removed when voters move from Delaware, pass away, request for their record to be removed, or their record is removed due to the NVRA address verification process.
    Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of request
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“Hit (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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