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- DictionaryAsk/ask/
verb
- 1. say something in order to obtain an answer or some information: "people are always asking questions"
- 2. request (someone) to do or give something: "Mary asked her father for money"
noun
- 1. a request, especially for a donation: US "it was an awkward ask for more funding"
Asking is how you find things out and get what you need. Definitions of ask. verb. make a request or demand for something to somebody. “She asked him for a loan”. see more. verb. direct or put; seek an answer to. “ ask a question”.
Check pronunciation: ask. Definition of ask verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 10 meanings: 1. to put a question (to); request an answer (from) 2. to inquire about 3. to direct or put (a question) 4. to.... Click for more definitions.
Ask definition: to put a question to; inquire of. See examples of ASK used in a sentence.
Definition of ask – Learner’s Dictionary. ask. verb. uk / ɑːsk / us. ask verb (QUESTION) Add to word list. A1. to say something to someone as a question that you want them to answer: [ + two objects ] Can I ask you a few questions? I asked him about his hobbies. [ + question word ] I asked why the plane was so late. Fewer examples.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ask1 /ɑːsk $ æsk/ S1 W1 verb 1 question [ intransitive, transitive] to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution ‘What’s your name?’ she asked. Don’t ask him – he won’t know.
v. tr. 1. To put a question to: When we realized that we didn't know the answer, we asked the teacher. 2. To seek an answer to: ask a question. 3. To seek information about: asked directions. 4. a. To make a request of: asked me for a loan. b. To make a request for.
