Definition of
ask is the dictionary form of askes Definition of ask
1
[ verb ] inquire about

Synonyms

inquire enquire

Examples

"I asked about their special today" "He had to ask directions several times"

2
[ verb ] make a request or demand for something to somebody

Examples

"She asked him for a loan"

3
[ verb ] direct or put; seek an answer to

Synonyms

pose

Examples

: "ask a question"

4
[ verb ] consider obligatory; request and expect

Synonyms

expect require

Examples

"We require our secretary to be on time" "Aren't we asking too much of these children?" "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons"

5
[ verb ] make a request of or for

Examples

: "ask money for the church" "ask a favor"

6
[ verb ] address a question to and expect an answer from

Examples

"Ask your teacher about trigonometry" "The children asked me about their dead grandmother"

7
[ verb ] require or ask for as a price or condition

Examples

"He is asking $200 for the table" "The kidnapers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage"

8
[ verb ] require as useful, just, or proper

Synonyms

require need demand take call_for involve necessitate postulate

Examples

"It takes nerve to do what she did" "success usually requires hard work" "This job asks a lot of patience and skill" "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice" "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"

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assess ash-key ascus assize assuage assegai assagai as_such

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