Showing results for ask. Search instead for dask.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mainstream consumers should ask hard questions, not just about medical benefits.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"We have to ask ourselves if we have a child protection system that is fit for purpose and if we are prepared to invest properly in what it takes to keep children safe?" she added.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Conversational ads introduce them to brands they may not otherwise know, for example, while direct offers may show up when users ask to see products at certain price points, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

You are right not to ask HR about your coworker’s salary.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Time and again people would ask Mutti why her son was not in uniform like all the other young men.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

ask

Example Sentences

Related Words