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ask

Definition for ask

verb as in request

verb as in invite

Strongest matches

propose, suggest, summon, urge

Strong match

bid

Weak match

call upon

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Example Sentences

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Neither Robertson nor Leonard’s agent responded to emails or texts asking for comment on the endorsement arrangement with Aspiration and the allegation reported in the Star regarding Robertson.

He also explained the way in which he was initially approached and asked to play the Blair role.

From BBC

Addressing the incidents, Thunberg accused Israeli officials of making "baseless threats" that violate international law, and asked: "Why would they attack a peaceful humanitarian mission aiming to bring humanitarian aid to a starving population?"

From BBC

“They kept asking me and I said I’d give it a try. Now I love it.”

"I'm not sticking my fingers in my ears," he said, when asked if the problem was him.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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