Definition of "ask" []

To put a question to: When we realized that we didn't know the answer, we asked the teacher. (verb-transitive)
To seek an answer to: ask a question. (verb-transitive)
To seek information about: asked directions. (verb-transitive)
To make a request of: asked me for a loan. (verb-transitive)
To make a request for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: ask a favor of a friend; asked to go along on the trip; asked that he be allowed to stay out late. (verb-transitive)

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Use "ask" in a sentence

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"The word ask should be understood as a continual asking or constant request."
"Which I suppose is as it should be, I mean if you can't refuse to do everything the label ask you to do what's the point in being in a massive pop group, right?"

Words like "ask"

articulate asked asking asks beg claim crave

cry for cry out for demand draw entreat exact exhibit

formulate give voice govern implore inquire interrogate phrase

request seek solicit take word