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Synonyms and Antonyms of ask

1 to put a question or questions to
  • my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
Synonyms of ask

catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz
Words Related to ask

besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump

poll, survey
Near Antonyms of ask

rejoin, retort

comment, observe, remark

avoid, duck
Antonyms of ask

answer, reply, respond
2 to make a request of
  • ask the salesclerk for assistance
Synonyms of ask

hit (up), request, solicit
Words Related to ask

appeal (to), beg, beseech, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, invite, invoke, petition, plead (to), pray, supplicate

demand, enjoin, exact, press, require
Phrases Synonymous with ask

call on (or upon)
Near Antonyms of ask

coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require
3 to set or receive as a price
  • they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
Synonyms of ask

charge, command, demand
Words Related to ask

overcharge, undercharge

bring, fetch, sell (for)

discount, mark down, mark up

assess, bill, invoice

price, value
4 to request the presence or participation of
  • a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner
Synonyms of ask

bid, invite
Words Related to ask

solicit

beckon, call, summon

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