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   ask

   /ɑːsk/

   verb

   • 1. say something in order to obtain an answer or some information: "I asked her what she meant" Similar inquire (of)querywant to knowquestionput a question tointerrogatequizcross-questioncross-examinecatechizeinformal:grillpumpgive the third degree toputput forwardposeraisesubmitproposeseek/get the answer toOpposite answeranswer
   • 2. say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something: "Mary asked her father for money" Similar requestdemandappeal toapply topetitioncall onentreatbegimploreexhorturgeenjoinimportunepraysolicitbeseechplead withsuesupplicateseekput in forcall forcrave
   • ▪ say that one wants permission to do something: "she asked if she could move in"
   • ▪ say that one wants (a specified amount) as a price for selling something: "he was asking £250 for the guitar"
   • ▪ expect or demand (something) of someone: "it's asking a lot, but could you look through Billy's things?"
   • 3. invite (someone) to one's home or a function: "it's about time we asked Pam to dinner" Similar invitebidhave someone over/roundsummonrequest the pleasure of someone's company
   • ▪ invite someone to join one on a group outing: "do you want to ask him along?"

   noun

   • 1. a demand or situation that requires a specified degree of effort or commitment: informal "it is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes"
   • 2. a request, especially for a donation: US "it was an awkward ask for more funding"
   • ▪ the price at which an item, especially a financial security, is offered for sale: "ask prices for bonds"

   Word Origin Old Englishāscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. asker noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something: She asked (her manager) if she could leave early to pick up the kids. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › askAsk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ASK is to call on for an answer. How to use ask in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ask.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. to put a question (to); request an answer (from) 2. to inquire about 3. to direct or put (a question) 4. to.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › askASK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   What is a basic definition of ask? Ask is a verb that means to present a question to someone, to request something, or to invite someone. Ask has several other senses as a verb and a noun.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionask verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of ask verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › askAsk - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Asking is how you find things out and get what you need. Definitions of ask. verb. make a request or demand for something to somebody. “She asked him for a loan”. see more. verb. direct or put; seek an answer to. “ ask a question”.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › askASK Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for ASK: interrogate, question, quiz, inquire (of), query, catechize, grill, examine; Antonyms of ASK: answer, respond, reply, observe, comment, avoid, remark, rejoin.