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Meanings of ask (asks) in English

Portuguese
requerer
Catalan
requerir
Spanish
necesitar

Require as useful, just, or proper.

    requerer
    Portuguese
    perguntar
    Catalan
    sol·licitar
    Spanish
    solicitar

    To ask for information, a reply or response on a given subject.

          perguntar
          Portuguese
          ask
          Spanish
          ask

          Cell line.

                Related terms
                ask

                To examine by asking (a witness, for example).

                      Usage of asks in English
                      1
                      However, the spirit of the original question asks about the water level.
                      Wired
                      2
                      The general economic situation in Germany urgently asks for a flat rate.
                      Wired
                      3
                      Every returning New Yorker asks the question: Is this still my city?
                      Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel
                      4
                      Eva asks him about his recent pursuits in New Zealand and Europe.
                      Radio NZ
                      5
                      Don't answer if anybody asks you a question, just look at me.
                      Pathfinder
                      6
                      If she asks you a question, she's already thought about the answer.
                      Ebony
                      7
                      It asks hard questions now in order to avoid tough lessons later.
                      The Irish Times
                      8
                      Elinor Goodman asks if the opinion of the paper overall is important.
                      The Guardian
                      9
                      Cameron asks Miliband to ask the question again, including the complete quote.
                      The Guardian
                      10
                      He asks, Why does Ireland need seven major charities dealing with homelessness?
                      The Irish Times
                      11
                      Landrum asks: Why on earth should state services be delivered by secularists?
                      The Guardian
                      12
                      Michael S asks about religion, and whether North Koreans believe in ghosts.
                      The Guardian
                      13
                      The form asks travellers to provide their contact details and UK address.
                      The Guardian
                      14
                      Israeli Army Radio asks if her actions could hurt Israel's international reputation.
                      Wired
                      15
                      The email asks the recipient to enter personal details, including passport information.
                      The Irish Times
                      16
                      The Mazz asks, 'What happened out there?' Like we didn't know already.
                      The Fireman
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                      Translations for asks
                      Asks through the time
                      Asks across language varieties
                      Canada
                      Common
                      New Zealand
                      Common
                      United States of America
                      Common
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