ask

1 to put a question or questions to my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu Synonyms catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz Related Words besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump; poll, survey Near Antonyms rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck Antonyms answer, reply, respond

2 to make a request of ask the salesclerk for assistance Synonyms hit (up), request, solicit Related Words appeal (to), beg, beseech, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, invite, invoke, petition, plead (to), pray, supplicate; demand, enjoin, exact, press, require Phrases call on (or upon) Near Antonyms coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require

3 to set or receive as a price they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock Synonyms charge, command, demandRelated Words overcharge, undercharge; bring, fetch, sell (for); discount, mark down, mark up; assess, bill, invoice; price, value

4 to request the presence or participation of a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner Synonyms invite, bidRelated Words solicit; beckon, call, summon