2 entries found for ask.
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Function: verb
Text: 1 to put a question or questions to <my grandfather asked me all about my trip>
Synonyms inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz
Related Words cross-examine, examine, grill, pump; poll, survey
Near Antonyms rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark
Antonyms answer, reply, respond
2 to make a request of <ask the sales clerk for assistance>
Synonyms request, solicit
Related Words appeal (to), beg, beseech, entreat, implore, importune, invoke, petition, pray, supplicate; demand, enjoin, exact, press, require
Phrases call on (or upon)
3 to set or receive as a price <they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock> -- see CHARGE 1