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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

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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

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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

Definition that contains ask

excuse ask for permission to be released from an engagement
card ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
offer ask (someone) to marry you
press ask for or request earnestly
beg ask to obtain free
invite ask someone in a friendly way to do something
invite ask to enter
request ask (a person) to do something
challenge ask for identification
warn ask to go away