Meaning & Definition of word "Ask"

Ask

/ask/

1. to request information or an answer to a question.
- Example: Please ask the teacher if we have homework tonight.
2. to make a request for someone to do something.
- Example: I will ask my friend to help me move this weekend.
3. to seek an answer, permission, or a favor.
- Example: She decided to ask for a raise after her successful project.
4. to inquire about; to seek information.
- Example: He asked about the train schedule to plan his trip.
5. to demand or require something of someone.
- Example: The job asks a lot of dedication from its employees.

Middle English 'asken', from Old English 'ascian'; related to Dutch 'vragen' and German 'fragen'.

ask for it:

To do something that is likely to result in trouble or punishment.

ask around:

To inquire among various people.

ask after:

To inquire about someone's health or well-being.

question:

A sentence or phrase used to inquire about something.

request:

An act of asking formally or politely for something.

inquire:

To seek information by asking.

Meaning: To beg or plead for something.

Example Sentence: He had to ask hard for his job back.

Meaning: To offer oneself as a source of aid.

Example Sentence: Don't be shy to ask; we're all friends here.