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- pronunciation:
- aesk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- ask around, ask out
- features:
- 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
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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. |
| 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
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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.- 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.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
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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.She asked to see the menu.The child asked to be excused from the table.- 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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