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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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I have a few questions that you did not ask.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Graham said although she had heard the band's music, it was only when a reporter contacted her to ask about what had happened, she realised who she had helped.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"When you're 30 or even younger, you'll ask yourself: when I reach that invisible line of 35, what preparations should I make?" she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A further hearing on the matter is scheduled for May 22, when environmental groups will ask Geck to find Sable in contempt of court for starting up the pipelines without required state permission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Every time the postman came, I would run out to meet him and ask if there was a letter.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo