ask (Meaning)
ask (v)
make a request or demand for something to somebody
direct or put; seek an answer to
consider obligatory; request and expect
address a question to and expect an answer from
require as useful, just, or proper
make a date
require or ask for as a price or condition
ask (v. t.)
To request; to seek to obtain by words; to petition; to solicit; -- often with of, in the sense of from, before the person addressed.
To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity; as, what price do you ask?
To interrogate or inquire of or concerning; to put a question to or about; to question.
To invite; as, to ask one to an entertainment.
To publish in church for marriage; -- said of both the banns and the persons.
ask (v. i.)
To request or petition; -- usually followed by for; as, to ask for bread.
To make inquiry, or seek by request; -- sometimes followed by after.
ask (n.)
A water newt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ask
ask Sentence Examples
- Could you please ask your colleague to join us for the meeting?
- It's always better to ask questions if you're unsure about something.
- She decided to ask her boss for a raise after months of hard work.
- It's considered polite to ask for permission before borrowing someone else's belongings.
- He hesitated to ask for help, fearing it might inconvenience others.
- The teacher encouraged students to ask for clarification if they didn't understand the lesson.
- It's important to ask for consent before touching someone, even if it's just a friendly gesture.
- She felt embarrassed to ask for directions, but knew it was necessary to find her way.
- Sometimes, it's okay to ask for a second opinion if you're unsure about a decision.
- He didn't want to impose, but he had to ask if they could stay a little longer.
FAQs About the word ask
make a request or demand for something to somebody, direct or put; seek an answer to, consider obligatory; request and expect, address a question to and expect
interrogate, quiz, question, grill, catechize, examine,inquire (of), query,cross-examine, survey
respond, reply, reply,answer, answer, respond,observe, avoid, avoid, remark
Could you please ask your colleague to join us for the meeting?
It's always better to ask questions if you're unsure about something.
She decided to ask her boss for a raise after months of hard work.
It's considered polite to ask for permission before borrowing someone else's belongings.
