The antonyms for the phrase "amounts be asked" include "amounts be given," "amounts be offered," and "amounts be provided." These antonyms indicate that instead of asking for a particular amount, the amount is being given, offered, or provided by someone else. Other antonyms for the phrase include "amounts be refused," indicating that the requested amount has been denied, and "amounts be decreased," indicating that the requested amount is being reduced. These antonyms highlight the different outcomes that can result from requesting amounts, and they allow individuals to express a variety of ideas related to the exchange of goods or services.