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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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However, the mansion struggled to find a buyer, and they were forced to cut their ask several times, ultimately dropping it to $52 million in September 2025, before delisting the home altogether.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"And if they pull me in I'm not sure what to ask for to make it work."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For example, I’ll ask, “Tell me about the last time you cried.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead, it’s instructed to do things such as help plan how to approach a task, or ask questions to explore one’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But I knew it was useless to ask questions.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

ask

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