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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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
ask
3rd person singular
asks
Present participle
asking
Past simple
asked
Past participle
asked
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.
Lexical Tree
asker
asking
ask
