Ask - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |æsk|  American pronunciation of the word ask
Brit.  |ɑːsk|  British pronunciation of the word ask

verb

- make a request or demand for something to somebody
She asked him for a loan
- direct or put; seek an answer to
ask a question
- consider obligatory; request and expect (syn: expect, require)
Aren't we asking too much of these children?
- address a question to and expect an answer from (syn: enquire, inquire)
The children asked me about their dead grandmother
He had to ask directions several times
- require as useful, just, or proper (syn: demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take)
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- make a date (syn: take out)
Has he asked you out yet?
- require or ask for as a price or condition
He is asking $200 for the table
The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage

Extra examples

I need to ask a question.

Did you ask her yet?

A list of frequently asked questions

I would have given it to him, but he never asked.

We had to stop and ask directions.

May I ask the time?

Did you ask permission to leave?

He asked me about my work.

Don't ask so loud.

If you're looking for a good doctor, you'd better ask round.

My mother asked after you.

He asked me a favour.

He asked to speak.

He asked to open the window.

She asked me politely for the book.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: ask
he/she/it: asks
present participle: asking
past tense: asked
past participle: asked
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