Synonyms and antonyms of To ask someone for help in British Thesaurus

turn to ()

to go to someone for help when you are having difficulty dealing with a situation

run to ()

to ask someone for help, especially when you should not need their help

beg (verb)

to ask for help, an opportunity etc in a way that shows you want it very much

look to ()

to hope or expect to get help, advice etc from someone

enlist (verb)

if you enlist someone or enlist their help, you ask them to help or support you

reach out to ()

to ask someone for help

recruit (verb)

to get someone to help you to do something

call in a favour ()

to ask someone to help you because you helped them in the past

come running ()

to ask someone for help or sympathy, especially in a way that is annoying

approach (verb)

to speak to someone about something for the first time, especially in order to ask for help or make an offer

give someone a try ()

to talk to someone because they might be able to help you or to give you information

invoke (verb)

formal to ask for help from someone who is stronger or more powerful, especially a god

you scratch my back (and I’ll scratch yours) ()

used for saying that two people each do something to help the other