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ask

 
pronunciation:
aesk
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
ask around, ask out
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Word Combinations (verb)
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
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.
definition 3: to pose a question in order to find out (something).
She asked why he was angry.The police officer asked where he was going.The movers asked where to put the couch.She asked me how to use the washing machine.They asked if there were any tickets left.He asked her whether she was coming to the meeting or not.The child asked if she could stay overnight with her friend.
synonyms:
inquire
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.
synonyms:
inquire
definition 5: to make a request of (someone).
He asked his father for money.I asked her to come a little early.She asked him not to smoke in the house.
similar words:
beg, beseech, bid, command, direct, entreat, implore, order, petition, request, solicit, supplicate, tell, urge, woo
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.She asked to see the menu.The child asked to be excused from the table.
synonyms:
request
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
definition 8: to invite.
He asked me to the movies.
synonyms:
invite
similar words:
call, solicit, summon
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to question; inquire.
She asked about her job application.
synonyms:
inquire
similar words:
question, see, wonder
definition 2: to make a request.
He asked for some water.
synonyms:
request
similar words:
petition, seek, solicit
definition 3: to direct or demand.
You must do as he asks.
synonyms:
bid, demand, direct, instruct
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phrase: ask around, ask out
derivation: asked (adj.)