CEFR A1

ask

verb

Meaning

To put a question to someone, or to request information.

Examples

I need to ask you something important.
She asked for directions to the station.

Synonyms: question, inquire, request, interrogate

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ask (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɑːsk/

Definition

To put a question to someone, or to request information.

Examples

I need to ask you something important.
She asked for directions to the station.
He asked me to help him move.

How to Use ask

ask about (prepositional phrase): To ask for information about a particular subject. — "I want to ask about the new project."
ask for (prepositional phrase): To state that you would like someone to give you something or to do something for you. — "She asked for a glass of water."
ask to (prepositional phrase): To request permission to do something. — "He asked to leave early."

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