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Search "ask" in: askEntry 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
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