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to ask
01
to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb about sth | to ask sb sth
Transitive: to ask about sth
Examples
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
02
to request for something or tell someone to give or do something
Ditransitive: to ask sb for sth | to ask sb to do sth
Examples
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
2.1
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Examples
He asked for an apology from his friend.
2.2
to request or expect a particular amount of money for what one is offering or selling
Transitive: to ask a sum of money for an item
Examples
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
2.3
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Examples
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
03
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Examples
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
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