ask

Definitions


[ɑːsk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
(e.g: I asked her what she meant)

- say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something
(e.g: Mary asked her father for money)

- invite (someone) to one's home or a function
(e.g: it's about time we asked Pam to dinner)


Phrases:
- I ask you!
- ask me another
- asking for a friend
- be asking for trouble
- don't ask me!
- for the asking
- if you ask me

Origin:
Old English āscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin


[ɑːsk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a demand or situation that requires a specified degree of effort or commitment
(e.g: it is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes)

- a request, especially for a donation
(e.g: it was an awkward ask for more funding)


Phrases:
- I ask you!
- ask me another
- asking for a friend
- be asking for trouble
- don't ask me!
- for the asking
- if you ask me

Origin:
Old English āscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin




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