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- pronunciation:
- aesk
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verb |
| inflections: |
asks, asking, asked |
| definition 1: |
to put a question to someone.
He asked me what time it was.The teacher asked the student her name.- synonyms:
- inquire of, question
- similar words:
- grill, interrogate
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| definition 2: |
to make a request of someone.
His mother asked him to close the window.- similar words:
- command, direct, order, request, tell, urge
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| definition 3: |
to put a question to someone for information about something.
She asked about his trip to Chicago.- synonyms:
- inquire
- similar words:
- question, wonder
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| definition 4: |
to request something.
I asked for the salt, but she gave me the sugar.- synonyms:
- request
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| related words: |
charge, consult, demand, wish |
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| derivation: |
asked (adj.) |
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