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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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   to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something: She asked (her manager) if she could leave early to pick up the kids. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.

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

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   The meaning of ASK is to call on for an answer. How to use ask in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ask.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ASK meaning: 1. to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone: 2. to consider something…. Learn more.

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

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   10 meanings: 1. to put a question (to); request an answer (from) 2. to inquire about 3. to direct or put (a question) 4. to.... Click for more definitions. TRANSLATOR

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

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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.

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

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   Definition of ask verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › askAsk - definition of ask by The Free Dictionary

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   These verbs mean to seek to gain or elicit information from another: Ask is the most neutral term: We asked the police officer for directions. The coach asked me what was wrong. Question implies careful or methodical asking: The prosecutor questioned the witness on several key points.

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

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   Nov 8, 2024 · 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › askask | meaning of ask in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    ask. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ask1 /ɑːsk $ æsk/ S1 W1 verb 1 question [intransitive, transitive] to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution ‘What’s your name?’ she asked.

11. 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.