ask

//æsk//
A1Frequency Level 2Neutral
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Verb

askInfinitive
askPresent tense
askedPast tense
askedPast participle
askingPresent participle
asksThird-person singular
1

To put a question to someone; to request information from someone by posing a question.

I asked him about his plans for the weekend.

2

To make a request or demand of someone for something.

He asked me for help with his homework.

3

To invite someone to do something or go somewhere.

I asked her to come to my party.

4

To request permission to do something.

I asked if I could leave early.

5

To require or demand as a price or condition.

They are asking $500 for the bike.