Entry Word: ask

Function: verb

Meaning: 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