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1 a: to call on for an answer b: to put a question about c: speak, utter <~ a question> 2 a: to make a request of <she ~ed her teacher for help> b: to make a request for <she ~ed help from her teacher> 3: to call for: require 4: to set as a price <~ed $3000 for the car> 5: invite ~ vi 1: to seek information 2: to make a request <~ed for food> 3: look--often used in the phrase ask for trouble -- ask.er n syn ask, question, interrogate, query, inquire mean to address a person in order to gain information. ask implies no more than the putting of a question <ask for directions>. question usu. suggests the asking of series of questions <questioned them about every detail of the trip>. interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning <the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day>. query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation <queried a librarian about the book>. inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions <began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue>. syn ask, request, solicit mean to seek to obtain by making one's wants known. ask implies no more than the statement of the desire <ask a favor of a friend>. request implies greater formality and courtesy <requests the pleasure of your company>. solicit suggests a calling attention to one's wants or desires by public announcement or advertisement <a letter soliciting information>. |