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ask

Definition for ask

verb as in question

Strongest matches

challenge, demand, inquire, quiz, request

Strong matches

buzz, canvass, catechize, direct, enjoin, examine, grill, hit, institute, interrogate, investigate, needle, pump, query, roast, sweat

Weak matches

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

verb as in request

Strongest matches

appeal, beg, call for, charge, claim, demand, order, petition, plead, request, seek, sue, urge

Strong matches

angle, apply, beseech, bite, bum, command, crave, entreat, hit, hustle, implore, impose, knock, levy, mooch, pray, promote, requisition, solicit, supplicate, touch

Weak matches

contend for, file for

verb as in invite

Strongest matches

propose, suggest, summon, urge

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I asked Tesla and Figure to respond to Brooks’ critique, but they didn’t reply.

From Los Angeles Times

This could include asking pupils to hand devices in upon arrival, storing phones securely, asking they be kept out of sight or unused, or banning them entirely.

From BBC

He would never ask somebody to do something he wouldn't do himself.

From BBC

The decision on how to proceed now rests with Macron, who must surely be asking himself how long this political charade can be allowed to go on.

From BBC

We asked the Infected Blood Compensation Authority why it was taking so long.

From BBC

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

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