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- ask⇄ask, transitive verb.
1. to try to find out about by words; inquire.
Ex. Ask the way.
2. to seek the answer to.
Ex. Ask any question you wish.
3. to put a question to; inquire of.
Ex. Ask him how old he is.
(SY - ask⇄expr. ask (someone) out, to invite (someone), especially on a date.
Ex. He asked her out to dinner. - ask⇄expr. ask around, (U.S.) to inquire here and there.
Ex. I don't know, but ask around--somebody will know. - ask⇄expr. ask for it, (Informal.) to invite danger or unpleasant consequences.
Ex. By his rude behavior and selfish ways the little bully was just asking for it. - ask⇄expr. ask for trouble. See under trouble.
- ask⇄expr. for the asking, by merely being asked for; without extra cost or effort.
Ex. Free tickets are available for the asking. - ask⇄noun asker.
- ask⇄v.i. 1. to make a request (for); try to get something by words.
Ex. Why don't you ask for help?
2. to try to find out (about); inquire (after).
Ex. She asked about our health. Did anyone ask after me while I was ill?