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inquire about
I asked about their special today
He had to ask directions several times
2.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
She asked him for a loan
3.
direct or put; seek an answer to
ask a question
4.
consider obligatory; request and expect
Aren't we asking too much of these children?
5.
require or ask for as a price or condition
He is asking $200 for the table
The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage
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address a question to and expect an answer from
Ask your teacher about trigonometry
The children asked me about their dead grandmother
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require as useful, just, or proper
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
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1. Ask / Past
asked
2. Ask / Third Person
asks
3. Ask / Present Participle
asking
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