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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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I can ask anyone who works there, but I’ll ask Lee about absolutely anything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

If you were to ask Premier League managers who their biggest influences in football have been, the majority are likely to mention Pep Guardiola.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I ask the coach if she can tell by the thump-thump-thump noise pattern which one of her Carolina players is practicing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mainstream consumers should ask hard questions, not just about medical benefits.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Waiting for Boat Boy to ask me out has been torture.

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

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