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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Ask your typical elected or hired official, from the governor to the animal control folks, and they’ll tell you transparency is vital and sunshine in government a key value.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Ask around, and it seems that everybody is either watching “Widow’s Bay” right now or plans to watch it sometime soon, if only to get in on the conversation about it.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Ask about Hull City - what do you want to know?

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Fortunately, there is a straightforward way to get clarity about your adviser: Ask them to sign a fiduciary pledge, such as the Fiduciary Oath created by the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

“Of course it’s true! Ask anyone you like!”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

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