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ask

/ˈask/
noun
  1. An act or instance of asking.

  2. Something asked or asked for.

    "I know this is a big ask, but …"

    Similar: request

  3. An asking price.

Synonymsrequest
verb
  1. To request (information, or an answer to a question).

    "I asked her age."

  2. To put forward (a question) to be answered.

    "to ask a question"

  3. To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

    "I'm going to ask this lady for directions."

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