ask definition

1. inquire about
• examples: I asked about their special today
• examples: He had to ask directions several times
2. make a request or demand for something to somebody
• examples: She asked him for a loan
3. direct or put; seek an answer to
• examples: ask a question
4. consider obligatory; request and expect
• examples: We require our secretary to be on time
• examples: Aren't we asking too much of these children?
• examples: I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
5. address a question to and expect an answer from
• examples: Ask your teacher about trigonometry
• examples: The children asked me about their dead grandmother
6. require or ask for as a price or condition
• examples: He is asking $200 for the table
• examples: The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage