Synonyms for ask
23 synonyms for “ask”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Ask as in “require”
verb: consider obligatory; request and expect
- require
- request
- demand
- invite
- expect
- seek
- call
- wish
- impose
- warn
- desire
- want
Ask as in “take”
verb: require as useful, just, or proper
- take
- need
- claim
- exact
- question
- necessitate
- challenge
- involve
Ask as in “inquire”
verb: direct or put; seek an answer to
- inquire
- solicit
- enquire
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