Definitions

ask

[ask, ahsk] / æsk, ɑsk /

VERB

question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge demand inquire quiz request

STRONG

buzz canvass catechize direct enjoin examine grill hit institute interrogate investigate needle pump query roast sweat

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over hunt for pick one's brains pop the question pry into put the screws to put through the wringer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

claim command disinvite insist repudiate tell

VERB

request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal beg call for charge claim demand order petition plead request seek sue urge

STRONG

angle apply beseech bite bum command crave entreat hit hustle implore impose knock levy mooch pray promote requisition solicit supplicate touch

WEAK

contend for file for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer deny disclaim give reply

STRONG

disapprove

WEAK

claim disinvite ignore insist repudiate tell

VERB

invite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

propose suggest summon urge

STRONG

bid

WEAK

call upon

Antonyms

WEAK

answer claim command disinvite ignore insist reply repudiate tell

Example Sentences

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The building is now occupied by the ASK Italian restaurant.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Edward E. Neiger, the co-managing partner of ASK LLP, another major firm representing victims, also endorsed the plan.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Leaving the airlines in the same order, here are estimated gross profits per ASK for 2026 and 2027, along with forward P/E ratios, 2025 earnings per share and consensus EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

“VAR is a symbol of modern, commercialized-to-the-point-of-destruction football,” says Ola Thews, vice-chairman of AIK’s largest supporter organization, ASK.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

"If you had, I should ASK you to run away," he said.

From The Portygee by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

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