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ask

 
pronunciation:
aesk
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: asks, asking, asked
definition 1: to put a question to.
He asked me if I had any money.
synonyms:
inquire of, query, question
similar words:
grill, interrogate, quiz
definition 2: to make a request of.
The teacher asked him to close the window.
similar words:
beg, beseech, bid, command, direct, entreat, order, petition, request, tell, urge
definition 3: to make a request.
I asked for the salt, but she gave me the sugar by mistake.
synonyms:
request
similar words:
petition, seek
definition 4: to invite.
She asked Ben to the movies.
synonyms:
invite
similar words:
call, summon
definition 5: to seek an answer to; inquire.
She asked about the new animals at the zoo.
synonyms:
inquire
similar words:
question, wonder
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (v.)ask extra, jokingly, respectfully
(v.)ask + adverb anxiously, blank, casually, curiously, hesitantly, impatiently, innocently, point, sarcastically, suspiciously, why
(v.)ask + nounHelp autograph, favor, forgiveness, handout, help, permission, pharmacist, question, salesperson, waitress
derivation: asked (adj.)