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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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We ask people to tell us their stories of financial endings—and fresh starts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“I never asked for your crutch,” Dylan sings, “Now don’t ask for mine.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"You were the greatest husband, father, son, brother and friend we could ask for."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Even when we do our due diligence and ask for samples or references for someone’s work, we can never be 100% sure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Every day she went to ask the authorities for news of Papi.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo