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ask

Definition for ask

verb as in request

verb as in invite

Strongest matches

propose, suggest, summon, urge

Strong match

bid

Weak match

call upon

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Example Sentences

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She sent a message to Chloe's phone asking: "Are you mad with me?"

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A number of Lionesses have asked to be kept away from media, not wanting to get caught up in the headlines or to create further division among their team-mates.

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The nonbinding proposal, part of Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, asked the board to make an investment in the artificial-intelligence startup, though it didn’t specify the terms of the investment.

Lawmakers left that classified briefing still asking questions.

To advance its goals, the Eaton network established a website — lararesign.org — where fire victims and others can send emails to the governor and Lara asking for the commissioner’s resignation and leaving comments.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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