Definitions

ask

[ask, ahsk] / æsk, ɑsk /

VERB

question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge demand inquire quiz request

STRONG

buzz canvass catechize direct enjoin examine grill hit institute interrogate investigate needle pump query roast sweat

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over hunt for pick one's brains pop the question pry into put the screws to put through the wringer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

claim command disinvite insist repudiate tell

VERB

request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal beg call for charge claim demand order petition plead request seek sue urge

STRONG

angle apply beseech bite bum command crave entreat hit hustle implore impose knock levy mooch pray promote requisition solicit supplicate touch

WEAK

contend for file for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer deny disclaim give reply

STRONG

disapprove

WEAK

claim disinvite ignore insist repudiate tell

VERB

invite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

propose suggest summon urge

STRONG

bid

WEAK

call upon

Antonyms

WEAK

answer claim command disinvite ignore insist reply repudiate tell

Example Sentences

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Seth Kirkham: Don’t we have to ask ourselves why the signals aren’t materializing?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

On 29 April, the mother sent a message saying one of her sons "doesn't like the girl" and was advised to ask him again.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That is why I didn’t hesitate in giving Matthew his grandmother’s wedding ring last Christmas when he told me he wanted to ask Annie to marry him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Expensive appliances and steeper gas prices are forcing would-be shoppers to ask if they really do need a fridge or dishwasher.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Janet considered not even telling Sharon the Star when she got pregnant, but she had no one else to ask for advice, and to her shock, her mother finally came through.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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