speak for
They spoke for the same seat.他們爭著要坐同壹個座位。
claim/lay claim to
Every citizen may claim the protection of the law.每個公民都可以要求受到法律的保護。
ask for
He asked me politely for the book.他彬彬有禮地向我要那本書。
request
We request the favour of a reply at your earliest convenience.敬請早日賜復。