Synonyms of asks

asks

verb

present tense third-person singular of ask

1

as in interrogates

to put a question or questions to

my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• questions
• quizzes
• queries
• examines
• grills
• inquires (of)
• catechizes
• bombards
• cross-examines
• surveys
• besieges
• cross-questions
• pumps
• polls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responds
• replies
• answers
• observes
• remarks
• avoids
• rejoins
• comments
• retorts
• ducks

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• responds
• replies
• answers
• observes
• remarks
• avoids
• rejoins
• comments
• retorts
• ducks

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2

as in requests

to make a request of

ask the salesclerk for assistance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• invites
• begs
• implores
• prays
• solicits
• beseeches
• invokes
• entreats
• petitions
• calls on
• requires
• calls upon
• supplicates
• conjures
• importunes
• demands
• hits (up)
• enjoins
• appeals (to)
• pleads (to)
• exacts
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requires
• compels
• obliges
• forces
• constrains
• coerces

• requires
• compels
• obliges
• forces
• constrains
• coerces

3

as in demands

to set or receive as a price

they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demands
• charges
• brings
• fetches
• assesses
• commands
• undercharges
• overcharges
• prices
• discounts
• values
• invoices
• bills
• marks up
• sells (for)
• marks down

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invites
• bids
• calls
• beckons
• summons
• solicits