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❓ask

verb
/æsk/
asinine askance

Meaning

to request information or seek an answer
to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example Sentences

She asked him about his new job.

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Example Expressions

ask for trouble

Synonyms

inquire, request, question, demand, seek
Entry 1
inquire, request, question, demand, seek
Entry 2
inquire, question, request, demand

Antonyms

answer, respond, reply, tell
Entry 1
answer, respond
Entry 2
answer, reply, respond, tell

Collocations

ask a question, ask for help, ask politely, ask question, ask permission, politely ask
Entry 1
ask a question, ask for help, ask politely
Entry 2
ask question, ask for help, ask permission, politely ask

More Example Sentences

When do you usually play basketball?

Once I reach the office, I start my tasks.

Once I reach the office, I get to my tasks.

The teacher asked questions on prepositions.

How do you like to watch the basketball game?

Is basketball very popular in the USA at present?

Would you be interested for a basketball match on Friday?

I am the kind of person who needs new tasks to stay focused.

Well, I started off well. But then they asked me a tricky question, and I got really nervous.

They asked me to describe a situation where I had to make an unpopular decision. I couldn't think of anything on the spot.

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