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 lawsuit names three senior officials and five officers and asks whether video or audio from the birth was ever saved or viewed. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Still, when an account suddenly asks you to spend money or connect something valuable, a few extra checks can save you from a painful mistake. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 But those who benefit most from it might ask more of themselves than capitalism asks of them. — Linda K. Brown Stroh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Alan tells the players about the murder in plain sight and asks if any of the table-sitting players have any last words about the potential victims. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Among other requests, the suit also asks the court to declare that the county can legally opt out of the legislation. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 Commentary and opinion Columnist Anita Chabria asks, is Becerra a liar or just Mexican American? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Surrogacy asks the law to recognize both the interests of people who intend to become parents and the autonomy of the person who is pregnant. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Elena asks both parents for accountability over the failures of her childhood. — Literary Hub, 9 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 island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The crisp, ethereal chimes of traditional wind bells (Fēngduó) resonate throughout the space, creating a calm atmosphere that invites visitors to connect with themselves and the world around them.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of invites

Verb

But when adolescent Elia Gheorghiu shows up at school with bruises, the community questions the traditional education the Gheorghiu yougsters are getting from their parents.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
Whereas Riis uses documentation to expose, Rosler questions conventional representation.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of questions

Verb

In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The film ends with Sally and Gary happily in love, which begs a question that’s been gestating for 28 years — doesn’t that slap him with a death sentence?

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of begs

Verb

Over-harvesting the donor area to achieve maximum density on day one can leave nothing for the repair that later progression demands.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
That kind of money demands expansion, but the familiar Silicon Valley strategy of moving fast and breaking things is not an option when the things in question are cars.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of demands

Verb

Since 2025, a Disney+ deal brings Spanish subscribers 300-plus hours annually from Atresmedia’s Atresplayer.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Jo, who is still desperately trying to earn her orange back, and more power to her, brings Alexis over to Heather for another pointless conversation.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026