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ask

Definition for ask

verb as in request

verb as in invite

Strongest matches

propose, suggest, summon, urge

Strong match

bid

Weak match

call upon

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Example Sentences

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When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.

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Other fans weren't impressed with the Gorgeous singer's wardrobe, as one asked: "No outfit changes this era too...?"

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As Test Match Special's team prepares to commentate on every ball of the series, we asked them for their predictions.

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That differs to LLMs, which are fed vast amounts of existing data, and then asked to generate a result based on the data and a prompt.

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All involve politicians doing something they hate to do, and that is asking voters to make a sacrifice.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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