ask¹ /äsk/

1. To beg, request, seek
2. To make a request of
3. To inquire
4. To inquire of
5. To invite (esp with out, over or along)
6. To proclaim (archaic)

1. To make a request (for)
2. To inquire (after a person or their welfare, etc, about a matter, etc)

Something requested or demanded of someone, as in a tough ask

askˈer noun

asking price noun

1. The price set by the seller of an article before bargaining has begun
2. The asking rate

ask for it (informal)

To behave in a way likely to bring trouble on oneself

don't ask me!

I haven't the faintest idea!

for the asking

Freely available on request

I ask you!

Would you believe it, don't you agree (usu expressing criticism)

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