ASK

v. 1 question, interrogate, query, quiz; inquire or enquire (of) Let's ask the policeman for information Just ask directions of any passer-by. I merely asked if you were going my way. 2 demand, require, expect, request Doing his laundry is a lot to ask 3 beg, apply (to), appeal (to), seek (from), solicit (from), petition, plead (to), beg, beseech, pray, entreat, implore In the streets, thousands of beggars ask passers-by for alms 4 invite, bid, summon Nellie asked me to dinner 5 ask after or about. inquire or enquire after or about My sister asked after you - wanted to know how you were getting along 6 ask for. a invite, attract, encourage, provoke You're asking for trouble if you walk alone through that neighbourhood after dark b request, seek We asked for more time to finish the project