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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

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For workers who already get overtime, it may be straightforward to ask for more.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The about-face highlights rising financial strain on managers of large private-credit funds marketed to individual investors who continue to ask for their money back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“When I canvass for Chuck, sometimes I ask people, ‘What do you actually think about the state of the Democratic Party?’

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"When you ask a question... it looks at what the question is... and decides which information to send" to the AI tool, Berners-Lee said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

There’s also the fact that if I say no, he’ll ask Jonah to do it and then it’ll be all about how Jonah cares more about him than I do.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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