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- pronunciation:
- aesk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- ask around, ask out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
asks, asking, asked |
| definition 1: |
to put a question to (someone).
The students get confused on certain points, but they are hesitant to ask the professor during the lectures.- synonyms:
- inquire of, query, question
- similar words:
- cross-examine, grill, interrogate, quiz
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| definition 2: |
to request an answer to.
Please ask questions if there is anything you don't understand.I asked him a question, but he didn't answer.[verb + object + object
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| definition 3: |
to pose a question in order to find out (something).
She asked why he was angry.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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The police officer asked where he was going.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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The movers asked where to put the couch.[verb + WH/whether + infinitive
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She asked me how to use the washing machine.[verb + smby + WH/whether + infinitive
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They asked if there were any tickets left.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
]
He asked her whether she was coming to the meeting or not.[verb + smby + WH/whether/if + clause
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The child asked if she could stay overnight with her friend.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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- synonyms:
- inquire
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| definition 4: |
to request knowledge of (something).
She approached me and asked the time.The man asked the way to the post office.I asked the salesclerk the price of the watch.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- inquire
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| definition 5: |
to make a request of (someone).
He asked his father for money.I asked her to come a little early.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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She asked him not to smoke in the house.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- similar words:
- beg, beseech, bid, command, direct, entreat, implore, order, petition, request, solicit, supplicate, tell, urge, woo
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| definition 6: |
to request (something).
We ask your patience in this matter.May I ask a favor of you?They asked that their father be moved to a private room in the hospital.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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She asked to see the menu.[verb + infinitive
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The child asked to be excused from the table.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- request
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| definition 7: |
to demand or expect.
All I ask is a little respect.I can't believe how much rent they are asking for that tiny apartment!I ask very little of you, but still you refuse to do this one small thing.- synonyms:
- demand, require
- similar words:
- call for, expect, insist on
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| definition 8: |
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 her job application.- synonyms:
- inquire
- similar words:
- question, see, wonder
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| definition 2: |
to make a request.
He asked for some water.- synonyms:
- request
- similar words:
- petition, seek, solicit
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| definition 3: |
to direct or demand.
You must do as he asks.- synonyms:
- bid, demand, direct, instruct
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| related words: |
appeal, beg, beseech, check, entreat, wish |
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| phrase: |
ask around, ask out |
| derivation: |
asked (adj.) |
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