Definition
to ask: to inquire, to question, to request
I need to ask you a very important question: do I look fat in these jeans?
I asked you to come in early today so that you could see the new coffee machine!
to ask for (a raise): to request, to inquire about (a raise)
- "Warbuckle : This is just a guess, but I don't think this is the AK-47 that I asked for on my Christmas list."
- "" asked the doctor."
- "Marlene : Here's my first joke: a kangaroo walks into a bar and asks for a whiskey."
- "(We are here to serve you, so please don't hesitate to ask our crew for anything you need to make this flight more comfortable."
- "Oh, I've forgotten to ask... would you like something to drink?"
- "Did you bring me the things I asked for?"
- "The doctor asks, "How long has she had this condition?"
- "Do this task that I ask of you, and your redemption will be assured."
- "To ask that shark for a fight!"
- "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that everyone keeps asking about."
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