English dictionary
ask
verbAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- make a request or demand for something to somebody
verb
- consider obligatory; request and expect
verb
- direct or put; seek an answer to
verb
- address a question to and expect an answer from
verb
- require or ask for as a price or condition
verb
- make a date
verb
- require as useful, just, or proper
Example sentences
She asked him for a loan
We require our secretary to be on time
Aren't we asking too much of these children?
I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
ask a question
Ask your teacher about trigonometry
The children asked me about their dead grandmother
I inquired about their special today
He had to ask directions several times
He is asking $200 for the table
The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage
has he asked you out yet?
he asked me to a dance
It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert