ask
/æsk/
verb
- To say something to someone in the form of a question, in order to get information.
- I need to ask where the nearest bus stop is.
- He asked his friend if she wanted to go to the movies.
- She asked the teacher for help with the math problem.
- To request something from someone, such as an object, a favor, or permission.
- Can I ask you for a glass of water?
- The child asked to stay up late on Friday night.
- They asked their boss for a day off next week.
- To invite someone to do something or to go somewhere.
- We asked the neighbors over for dinner on Saturday.
- She asked him to the school dance.
- They asked us to join them on their hiking trip.
- To set a price for something that you are selling.
- The seller is asking $200 for the used bicycle.
- They are asking a fair price for the house.
- How much are you asking for this painting?
noun
- An act of making a request or asking a question.
- He made a polite ask for more time to finish the project.
- It's a big ask, but we hope you can help us.
- The charity's ask was for donations of food and clothing.