noun
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An act or instance of asking.
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Something asked or asked for.
example
I know this is a big ask, but …
synonyms
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An asking price.
verb
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To request (information, or an answer to a question).
example
I asked her age.
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To put forward (a question) to be answered.
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to ask a question
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To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
example
I'm going to ask this lady for directions.
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To request or petition; usually with for.
example
to ask for a second helping at dinner
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To request permission to do something.
example
Did you ask to use the car?
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To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.
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What price are you asking for the house?
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To invite.
example
Don't ask them to the wedding.
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To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.
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To take (a person's situation) as an example.