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ask
- pronunciation:
- aesk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
asked, asking, asks |
| definition 1: |
to put a question to.
He asked me how to do it.- synonyms:
- inquire of, query, question
- similar words:
- cross-examine, grill, interrogate, quiz
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| definition 2: |
to request of.
I asked him to close the window.- similar words:
- beg, beseech, bid, command, direct, entreat, implore, order, petition, request, solicit, supplicate, tell, urge, woo
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| definition 3: |
to demand or expect.
All I ask is a little respect.- synonyms:
- demand, require
- similar words:
- call for, expect, insist on, request
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| definition 4: |
to invite.
He asked me to the movies.- synonyms:
- invite
- similar words:
- call, solicit, summon
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| related words: |
canvass, charge, consult, cry, demand, postulate, touch, want, wish |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to question; inquire.
She asked about you.- synonyms:
- inquire
- similar words:
- question, see, wonder
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| definition 2: |
to request or seek (usu. fol. by for).
He asked for some water.- synonyms:
- request
- similar words:
- bid, petition, seek, solicit
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| related words: |
appeal, beg, beseech, check, entreat, wish |
| derivation: |
asked (adj.) |
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