ask
Translation
to inquire, to request, to question
Examples
Can I ask a question?
Can I ask a question?
He asked me to help him.
He asked me to help him.
She asked for more time.
She asked for more time.
They are asking £200 for it.
They are asking $200 for it.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to ask (sb.) (sth.) Can I ask you a question?
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to ask (sb.) to do (sth.) He asked me to help him.
((for sth.)) to ask for (sth.) She asked for more time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquire, question, request; Antonyms: answer, reply, tell
Etymology
From Old English 'āscian', meaning to ask or inquire.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a task'. You 'ask' someone to do 'a task'.