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."

Synonyms of ask

Words with a similar meaning to ask:

• question
• inquire
• request
• interrogate

Antonyms of ask

Words with the opposite meaning to ask:

• answer
• reply

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