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- pronunciation:
- aesk
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
asks, asking, asked |
| definition 1: |
to put a question to.
He asked me if I had any money.- synonyms:
- inquire of, query, question
- similar words:
- grill, interrogate, quiz
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| definition 2: |
to make a request of.
The teacher asked him to close the window.- similar words:
- beg, beseech, bid, command, direct, entreat, order, petition, request, tell, urge
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| definition 3: |
to make a request.
I asked for the salt, but she gave me the sugar by mistake.- synonyms:
- request
- similar words:
- petition, seek
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| definition 4: |
to invite.
She asked Ben to the movies.- synonyms:
- invite
- similar words:
- call, summon
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| definition 5: |
to seek an answer to; inquire.
She asked about the new animals at the zoo.- synonyms:
- inquire
- similar words:
- question, wonder
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| related words: |
appeal, beg, charge, consult, demand, want, wish |
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| derivation: |
asked (adj.) |
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