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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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If one thing characterizes the past few years of major app releases, it’s “features users didn’t ask for.”

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

The BBC has asked West to clarify whether he spoke to An before the alleged action took place on set, to explain his plan or ask for her permission, but has not received a response.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

How do you ask $1.8 trillion for a mobile operator with 10 million customers?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Companies now ask Robinhood how much they should set aside for retail investors, Tenev told analysts on a call this spring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“My swim coach sent me to ask that this list be updated. My name is missing.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

ask

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