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   ask

   /ɑːsk/

   verb

   • 1. say something in order to obtain an answer or some information: "I asked her what she meant" Similar inquire (of)querywant to knowquestionput a question tointerrogatequizcross-questioncross-examinecatechizeinformal:grillpumpgive the third degree toputput forwardposeraisesubmitproposeseek/get the answer toOpposite answeranswer
   • 2. say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something: "Mary asked her father for money" Similar requestdemandappeal toapply topetitioncall onentreatbegimploreexhorturgeenjoinimportunepraysolicitbeseechplead withsuesupplicateseekput in forcall forcrave
   • ▪ say that one wants permission to do something: "she asked if she could move in"
   • ▪ say that one wants (a specified amount) as a price for selling something: "he was asking £250 for the guitar"
   • ▪ expect or demand (something) of someone: "it's asking a lot, but could you look through Billy's things?"
   • 3. invite (someone) to one's home or a function: "it's about time we asked Pam to dinner" Similar invitebidhave someone over/roundsummonrequest the pleasure of someone's company
   • ▪ invite someone to join one on a group outing: "do you want to ask him along?"

   noun

   • 1. a demand or situation that requires a specified degree of effort or commitment: informal "it is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes"
   • 2. a request, especially for a donation: US "it was an awkward ask for more funding"
   • ▪ the price at which an item, especially a financial security, is offered for sale: "ask prices for bonds"

   Word Origin Old Englishāscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. asker noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb ask in English, with examples, synonyms, antonyms, and related words and phrases. Find out how to ask questions, requests, invitations, and prices in different contexts and situations.

   • Znaczenie Ask, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ASK definicja: 1. to put a question to someone, or to...

   • Ask: Russian Translation

     ASK translate: спрашивать, задавать вопрос , просить ,...

   • Ask: Catalan Translation

     ASK translate: preguntar, convidar, preguntar. Learn more in...

   • Ask: Polish Translation

     ASK translate: pytać, zadawać, prosić (o), prosić (o),...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     ASK translate: hỏi, đề nghị, mời. Learn more in the...

   • Ask: Thai Translation

     ASK translate: ถาม, ขอ, เชิญ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › askAsk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › askASK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Ask is a verb that means to present a question to someone, to request something, or to invite someone. Ask has several other senses as a verb and a noun. If you are asking someone something, you usually want answers from them.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   ask. (ɑːsk , æsk ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense asks , present participle asking , past tense, past participle asked. 1. verb A1. If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishask verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   • [intransitive, transitive] to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information. How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking?
   • [transitive] to tell somebody that you would like them to do something or that you would like something to happen. ask somebody to do something Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
   • [intransitive, transitive] to say that you would like somebody to give you something. ask for something Don't be afraid to ask for help. I am writing to ask for some information about courses.
   • [transitive] to request permission to do something. ask to do something I immediately asked to speak to a supervisor. I asked to see the manager. Did you ask to use the car?

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishASK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ASK definition: 1. to say something to someone as a question that you want them to answer: 2. to say something to…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › askAsk - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To ask is to pose a question or request something. If you say "What time is lunch?", then you're asking a question. You've probably heard people say "Can I ask you a question?" That pretty much sums up what asking is: trying to get information or make a request.