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 Unlike an ordinary instruction that explicitly asks a robot to perform a harmful action, the trigger appeared as two seemingly unrelated letters attached to an otherwise normal request. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026 The ruling is on hold pending an appeal, and Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said the program would continue uninterrupted as the state asks the Ohio Supreme Court to review the case. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Last but not least, Question 3 asks voters whether to change how the state defines its congressional districts, paving the way for redistricting in the coming years. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Included was a Torch Relay agreement, which asks the city to provide planning, advisory and operational support services without any charge to LA28 or associated parties. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 The sheriff’s office asks anyone with information on the incident to call 954-597-4779. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Option 1 asks whether Alberta should remain part of Canada, while option 2 asks whether the province should begin the legal process toward holding a referendum on separation. — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 Getting anywhere near the stratosphere of 50 asks far, far more of the roster. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Sylvie asks the 66-year-old Valerie in one conversation shared with CNN. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks

Verb

In present day, back on the planet decimated by the Manhunters, John interrogates Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and learns that Noah freed the villain from prison.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
One day scholars will teach Lepore’s work alongside Arendt’s, seeing that Lepore interrogates not simply a modern moment, but traces our current machine age back to the 17th-century conceit for artifice as improvement.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of interrogates

Verb

The warrant, signed Friday by Miami-Dade Chief Circuit Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan, charges Castro with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the deaths of Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mario de la Peña and Armando Alejandre Jr.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The Florida charges accuse the Castro regime of spying on Brothers to the Rescue as well as American government offices as part of the alleged conspiracy.

— Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of charges

Verb

Eventually, Chili invites Lee over to his house, far away from the ears of his former colleagues shooting pool at Secrets.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Wilson’s writing invites a leisurely pace and a conversational tone that cameras can’t enhance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of invites

Verb

Adawag's defense attorney questions federal crackdown Adawag's attorney, Megan McLoughlin, said the case was unusual in her experience.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
It’s built through the steady work of listening to stakeholders, delivering on promises and telling a consistent story long before anyone questions it.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of questions

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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
The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026