ASKS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

asks

verb

present tense third-person singular of ask

as in interrogates

to put a question or questions to my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu

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as in requests

to make a request of ask the salesclerk for assistance

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as in charges

to set or receive as a price they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock

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as in invites

to request the presence or participation of a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner

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Recent Examples of asks The chief executive asks sharper questions, and everyone in the room tends to follow. — Kai-Fu Lee, Time, 3 Nov. 2026 The operator asks whether the shooter is firing and Giamanco says yes. — Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Missouri Amendment 8 Amendment 8 asks whether most counties should require that their sheriffs be elected and limit the circumstances under which they can be removed from office. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 What Florida lacks is a straightforward admission-specific standard that applies whenever a business asks visitors to use their faces as tickets. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 The proposal asks voters to increase taxes on casinos, tobacco, and nicotine by $129 million. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 There is also a referendum question on the ballot in Aurora which asks voters if the city should adopt mechanisms that would allow a sitting mayor to be recalled. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 During Fallon’s tenure, the show often asks them to pay with play — doing impressions, taking part in skits and games, or even doing a musical number. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 If anyone asks, say that your mom is in the restroom, then go out the back. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks

Verb

The movie’s take on Holmes directly interrogates the person to try to uncover the facts.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Wright also interrogates the boundary between severe mental illness and evil, and wonders whether, even in extreme cases, redemption might be possible.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrogates

Verb

Intterra charges local departments to join to keep it free for users.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
The indictment also charges Gomez with three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 28 grams or more of cocaine base, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years on each count.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of charges

Verb

On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
That’s left a vacuum that invites endless speculation and interpretation of what’s happening out of view.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of invites

Verb

The case questions whether religious schools can refuse admission to children of gay and trans parents, which would violate a state law against discrimination.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Michael Wara, a research scholar at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment, questions whether or not the idea would be able to make it through the Legislature.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of questions

Verb

Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.

— Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of begs

Verb

This inept contract demands investigation to see why no one was paying attention to cut our losses, and wasted $82 million of our blood, sweat and tears.

— Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Manufacturing still demands engineering oversight and practical adjustments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026