asked
Translation
asked, inquired, requested
Examples
She asked a simple question.
She asked a simple question.
He asked me for directions.
He asked me for directions.
I asked him to wait.
I asked him to wait.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to ask (sb.) (sth.) He asked me my name.
for ((sth.)) to ask for (sth.) She asked for help.
((sb.)) to-inf to ask (sb.) to do (sth.) I asked him to leave.
about ((sth.)) to ask about (sth.) We asked about the price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquire, question, request; Antonyms: answer, reply, respond
Etymology
From Old English 'āscian', meaning 'to ask, inquire, demand'.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'Ask a simple question' to link the letters A-S-K to its meaning.