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ask

/æsk/

Synonyms of ask Antonyms of ask Examples of ask Usage of ask Parts of ask Definition that contains ask Words sounding like ask Explanation of ask

verb
consider obligatory; request and expect
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"Aren't we asking too much of these children?"

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expect require

type of:
demand
verb
make a date
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"Has he asked you out yet?"

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ask out invite out take out

type of:
bespeak ask for call for quest request
verb
address a question to and expect an answer from
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"The children asked me about their dead grandmother" "He had to ask directions several times"

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enquire inquire

type of:
communicate intercommunicate
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
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"This job asks a lot of patience and skill"

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call for demand involve necessitate need postulate require take
verb
direct or put; seek an answer to
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"ask a question"

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phrase articulate word give voice formulate
verb
make a request or demand for something to somebody
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"She asked him for a loan"

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call for ask for request quest bespeak
verb
require or ask for as a price or condition
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"He is asking $200 for the table" "The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage"

type of:
demand

Antonyms of ask

answer supply forfeit inarticulate obviate disclaim excommunicate inexact