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Synonyms & Similar Words
query
request
inquire
question
solicit
petition
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implore
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pray
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call
demand
require
expect
desire
wish
crave
long
yearn
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pose
put
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suggest
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recommend
advise
counsel
urge
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bid
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appeal to
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solicitate
Meaning of Ask
The primary meaning of the word "ask" is to express a desire or need for something, typically by speaking or writing to someone.
Definitions
- To express a desire or need for something, typically by speaking or writing to someone
- To put a question to someone, typically in order to obtain information or clarification
- To request or invite someone to do something
- To express a wish or desire, typically in a polite or formal manner
Etymology of Ask
The word "ask" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was spelled "acsian" and meant "to ask, to inquire"
It is related to the Old Norse word "aska", which meant "to ask, to desire"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and its meaning and usage have evolved over time to include a range of senses, from formal requests to informal inquiries
Example Uses
- I asked her to pass the salt
- Can I ask a question?
- She asked me to help her with her homework
- He asked for a raise in salary
- They asked us to join them for dinner