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ask

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ASK

to put a question or questions to <my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu>

Synonyms catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz

Related Words besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump; poll, survey

Near Antonyms rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck

Antonyms answer, reply, respond

to make a request of <ask the salesclerk for assistance>

Synonyms hit (up), request, solicit

Related Words appeal (to), beg, beseech, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, invite, invoke, petition, plead (to), pray, supplicate; demand, enjoin, exact, press, require

Phrases call on (or upon)

Near Antonyms coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require

to set or receive as a price <they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock>

Synonyms ask, command, demand

Related Words overcharge, undercharge; bring, fetch, sell (for); discount, mark down, mark up; assess, bill, invoice; price, value

to request the presence or participation of <a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner>

Synonyms ask, bid

Related Words solicit; beckon, call, summon

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