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ask(verb)BrE / ɑːsk / NAmE / æsk / - to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information
- How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking?
- He asked about her family.
- Can I ask a question?
- Did you ask the price?
- ‘Where are you going?’ she asked.
- ‘Are you sure?’ he asked her.
- She asked the students their names.
- I often get asked that!
- The interviewer asked me about my future plans.
- He asked where I lived.
- I had to ask the teacher what to do next.
- I was asked if/whether I could drive.
- ‘Where are you going?’ she asked.
- She asked the students their names.
- Can I ask a question?
- I called the station to enquire about train times.
- ‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily.
- to tell somebody that you would like them to do something or that you would like something to happen
- All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire.
- Eric asked me to marry him.
- I asked whether they could change my ticket.
- She asked me if I would give her English lessons.
- She asked that she be kept informed of developments.
- She asked that she should be kept informed.
- Could you possibly help me?
- I wonder if you could give me a hand?
- Would you mind opening the door for me?
- I wonder if you'd mind taking a picture of us?
- Could I ask you to keep an eye on my luggage for a moment?
- Yes, of course.
- I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry.
- Sure.
- to say that you would like somebody to give you something
express yourself at please
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/please_1 - to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation
- I am writing to ask for some information about courses.
- Why don't you ask his advice?
- Why don't you ask him for his advice?
- Can I ask a favour of you?
- Can I ask you a favour?
- to request permission to do something
- Did you ask to use the car?
- I asked to see the manager.
- I'll ask if it's all right to park here.
- She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.
- to invite somebody
express yourself at invite
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/invite_1 - They've asked me to dinner.
- I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house).
- We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house).
- She's asked him to come to the party.
- to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling
- He's asking £2 000 for the car.
- How much were they asking for their house?
- to expect or demand something
- I know I'm asking a great deal.
- You're asking too much of him.
- I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again.
- She demanded an immediate explanation.
- All candidates will be required to take a short test.
- I expect to be paid promptly for the work.
- I didn’t want to go but he insisted.
- We insist on the highest standards at all times.
- You’re asking too much of him.
- to deserve something bad that happens to you or that somebody does to you
- ‘You shouldn’t have said that to her.’ ‘Well, she asked for it!’
- to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble
- if you say don’t ask to somebody, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be awkward, embarrassing, etc.
- ‘And what did he do then?’ ‘Don’t ask!’
- if you say don’t ask me, you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked
- ‘What will the meeting be about?’ ‘Don’t ask me.’
- if you can have something for the asking, it is very easy for you to get it if you ask for it
- The job is yours for the asking.
- if you say I ask you, you are expressing disapproval, shock or anger about something/somebody
- He told me I had to work late on Friday night. I ask you!
- in my personal opinion
- Their marriage was a mistake, if you ask me.
Extra Examples- ‘Do you still want to go out tonight?’ she asked hopefully.
- ‘How do you feel?’ she asked softly.
- ‘Oh, Sue went too, did she?’ I asked innocently.
- ‘Will he be all right?’ Sabrina asked anxiously.
- He specifically asked for information on the subject.
- How old are you—if you don’t mind my asking?
- I completely forgot to ask his name.
- I often get asked that.
- I wanted to ask him a question.
- I wondered how old she was but I didn’t dare ask.
- I’m not asking for money.
- If you ask her nicely, she’ll give you a hand.
- She longed to ask Mary if she knew what was wrong.
- Voters can legitimately ask whose interests are being served by the new legislation.
- We can legitimately ask what competence an official based in Whitehall has to solve the problems of rural Scotland.
- Who are you asking to the party?
- All the students were asked to complete a form.
- He asked me for a job yesterday.
- He’s asking £2 000 for the car.
- I didn’t ask them in.
- I know I’m asking a great deal.
- I was asked if/whether I could drive.
- I went up to the bar and asked for a beer.
- I’ll ask if it’s all right to park here.
- If you want anything, just ask.
- It’s asking a lot to expect them to win again.
- May I ask what you mean by that?
- Shall we ask Jon and Alison to dinner at the weekend?
- She asked me if I would help her with her English.
- She asked where I lived.
- She’s asked him to come to the party.
- We must ask the neighbours round.
- Why don’t you ask David’s advice?
- Why don’t you ask your teacher for some of her thoughts on the matter?
- You’re asking too much of him.
Verb Forms- present simple I / you / we / they ask
- he / she / it asks
- past simple asked
- past participle asked
- -ing form asking
Word Origin- Old English āscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin.
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