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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
Example
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
Did you ask him about his plans for the weekend?
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
Example
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
I asked him for a glass of water.
2.1
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Example
He asked for an apology from his friend.
I understand that I'm asking for a lot.
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
Example
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
She asked $ 10 for the used book.
2.3
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Example
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
I 'll ask if it's allowed to bring pets into the hotel.
03
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Example
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
They 've asked me to coffee.
