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present participle of ask
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1
to put a question or questions to
- my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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2
to make a request of
- ask the salesclerk for assistance
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- calling on
- (or calling upon)
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3
to set or receive as a price
- they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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