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verb(ask)
consider obligatory; request and expect
Synonyms: expect, require,
Examples:
Aren't we asking too much of these children?.
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verb(ask)
make a date
Synonyms: ask out, invite out, take out,
Examples:
Has he asked you out yet?.
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verb(ask)
address a question to and expect an answer from
Synonyms: enquire, inquire,
Examples:
The children asked me about their dead grandmother.
He had to ask directions several times.
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verb(ask)
require as useful, just, or proper
Synonyms: call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take,
Examples:
This job asks a lot of patience and skill.
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verb(ask)
direct or put; seek an answer to
Examples:
Ask a question.
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verb(ask)
make a request or demand for something to somebody
Examples:
She asked him for a loan.
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require or ask for as a price or condition
Examples:
He is asking $200 for the table.
The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage.

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