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ask
/ˈask/
noun
An act or instance of asking.
Something asked or asked for.
"I know this is a big ask, but …"
Similar: request
An asking price.
Synonymsrequest
verb
To request (information, or an answer to a question).
"I asked her age."
To put forward (a question) to be answered.
"to ask a question"
To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
"I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
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