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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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Guys: You can’t, immediately after the event, ask an American president to parse and consider the rants of his would-be killer, to chatter on about why someone would want to shoot him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Despite his non-concordance, Carter admitted he did not challenge Calocane, or ask why, on one occasion, he had medication left over that should have been taken previously.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Back in the day I would have to ask for stage time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

If the fee is above 0.15%, “at least ask the question of what’s going on,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

One of the girls seated in front of me tilted her head as if to ask if I was all right.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith