Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: ask
IPA transcription: ['æsk]
Pronunciations of ask
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: ask, inquire, enquire
    Meaning: inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
  • Synonyms: ask
    Meaning: make a request or demand for something to somebody; "She asked him for a loan"
  • Synonyms: ask
    Meaning: direct or put; seek an answer to; "ask a question"
  • Synonyms: ask, require, expect
    Meaning: consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons"
  • Synonyms: ask
    Meaning: address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother"
Usage examples
  • you ask.
  • I'll ask Mac."
  • She would ask.
  • No need to ask."
  • Why do you ask?"
  • 'Why do you ask?'
  • But why do I ask?
  • Don't ask me who.
  • Why do you ask me?'
  • 'But I did not ask.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording HTTP cookie, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Bill Clinton, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jesus, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 2012 phenomenon, License CC BY-SA 4.0