ask

[æsk]

Definition:
1. To say or write something in the form of a question.
2. Inquire about.
3. To tell somebody that you would like them to do something.
4. To say that you would like somebody to give you something.

Use 'ask' in a sentence:

1. There's another thing I'd like to ask you.
2. They asked me to call them and I did so.
3. She asked the students their names.
4. Hey, can I just ask you something?
5. ‘Where are you going? ’ she asked.
6. She asked her students to get into groups of four.
7. She asked me if I would give her English lessons.
8. He asked several questions concerning the future of the company.
9. I felt obliged to ask them to dinner.
10. Can I ask a favour ?
11. He asked to be put under police protection.
12. May I ask where you're going, sir?
13. Did you ask to use the car?
14. ‘Are you sure? ’ he asked her.
15. Couldn't you ask Jon to the party?.
16. He nerved himself to ask her out.
17. I'd asked everybody but only two people came.
18. I didn't dare to ask.
19. You're the third person to ask me that.
20. I'm going to ask for a rise.
21. That silly old bat. I ask you, who'd she think she was?
22. Mr Pantelaras was asking £6,000 for his collection.
23. To go ahead with the match after such clear advice had been asking for trouble.
24. First of all, let me ask you something.
25. He came up to me and asked for a light.
26. Who asked for your opinion?
27. He doesn't like asking his parents for help.
28. He asked about her family.
29. There are some questions I'd like to ask.
30. There's a man at the gate asking for you.
31. Can I ask a favour of you?
32. "I didn't ask to be born!" she bellowed.
33. Might I ask what you're doing here?
34. Is it too much to ask for a little quiet?
35. She asked if I would help.
36. 'Where are you going?' she asked.
37. I was waiting for the right moment to ask him.
38. You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back.
39. He asked me with whom I had discussed it.
40. He asked where I lived.
41. Did you ask the price?
42. I was just about to ask you the same thing.
43. He asked me who I had discussed it with.
44. I was asked if/whether I could drive.
45. I know I'm asking a great deal.
46. She asked me back to her house.
47. I hoped he wouldn't ask me back.
48. I'll ask if it's all right to park here.
49. Couldn't you ask Juan to the party?
50. How old are you─if you don't mind me/my asking ?
51. He was nuts, if you ask me.
52. It does no harm to ask.
53. He knew the nomination was his for the asking.
54. Let's stop and ask for directions.
55. All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire.
56. We had to ask him to leave.
57. Can I ask a question ?
58. May I ask why you took that decision?
59. She had the impertinence to ask my age!
60. He's got a nerve asking us for money!
61. 'How is Frank?' he asked.
62. She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.
63. I'm too frightened to ask him now.
64. Feel free to ask questions if you don't understand.
65. The interviewer asked me about my future plans.
66. I had to ask the teacher what to do next.
67. Can I ask you a favour?
68. I often get asked that!
69. You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water.
70. I decided to go to the next house and ask for food.
71. 'She's got other things on her mind, wouldn't you think?' 'Don't ask me,' murmured Chris. 'I've never met her.'
72. Do you want me to ask the guv'nor about it?
73. I know that this is a bad time to ask for help.
74. I asked to see the Director.
75. They would ask their mother unanswerable questions.
76. I asked him his name.
77. She said she had been asked to take two suitcases to Africa by a man called Sean.
78. It never hurts to ask.
79. Mr. Spero was reluctant to ask for help.
80. Please ask permission from whoever pays the phone bill before making your call.
81. When you arrive, ask for Jane.
82. They asked for a progress report on the project.
83. Why don't you ask his advice?
84. You ought to ask a lawyer's advice.
85. He's too shy to ask her out.