asks
Poses a question
Asks is the third-person singular of ask, meaning to pose a question or make a request.
She asks too many questions.
He asks for help when he needs it.
The noun ask, now common in business contexts, refers to a request or demand: That's a big ask.
Request for information
- queryRequest for information
- inquireAsk for information
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- curiosityDesire to learn
clarification · explanation · information · answer · response · probe · explore · understand
Formal act of seeking
- favorKind act or preference
- helpAssistance given
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- permissionGranted right to act
plea · appeal · entreaty · solicitation · application · submission · proposal · requisition
Formal written appeal
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- activismDirect effort for reform
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
cause · reform · protest · grievance · redress · appeal · supplication · prayer
Monetary value assigned
- costRequired payment amount
- chargeCost or accusation
- rateMeasured speed or charge
- feePayment for service
amount · figure · valuation · quotation · estimate · offer · bid · tender
question
Request for information
curiosity · clarification · explanation · information · answer · response · probe · explore · understand · learn
request
Formal act of seeking
- favorKind act or preference
- helpAssistance given
- assistanceSupport or aid given
permission · plea · appeal · entreaty · solicitation · application · submission · proposal · requisition · invitation
petition
Formal written appeal
campaign · cause · reform · protest · grievance · redress · appeal · supplication · prayer · justice
price
Monetary value assigned
fee · amount · figure · valuation · quotation · estimate · offer · bid · tender · worth
demand
Forceful request or requirement
command · order · pressure · urge · compel · stipulate · mandate · direct · charge · summon
invite
Request attendance
dinner · party · event · accompany · join · escort · gathering · occasion · socially · romantically
- ask forSeek through inquiry
- ask outRequest someone's company romantically
- asked outRequested a date
- asking for troubleBehaving in risky ways
- ask for troubleInvite predictable negative outcomes
- ask aroundSeek information from multiple sources