Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Ask.
How to pronounce ask:
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Ask - as a verb
Make a request or demand for something to somebody
Example: "She asked him for a loan"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Direct or put; seek an answer to
Example: "Ask a question"
Consider obligatory; request and expect
Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expect17require16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Address a question to and expect an answer from
Example: "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquire16inquire16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Require as useful, just, or proper
Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call fordemand10involve13necessitate13need5postulate11require16take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a date
Example: "Has he asked you out yet?" "he asekd me to a dance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask outinvite outtake outRequire or ask for as a price or condition
Example: "He is asking $200 for the table"
Ask - as a noun
An act or instance of asking.
Something asked or asked for.
Example: "I know this is a big ask, but …"
An asking price.
An eft; newt.
A lizard.
Example Sentences
"I have a question to ask."
"She ignored my ask for help."
"The ask was clear and straightforward."
"His ask took me by surprise."
"We received a formal ask from the board."
Word Game Points
Is ASK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ask is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASK has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ASK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ask is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is ASK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ask is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASK has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
