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ask verb

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asked, has asked, is asking, asks
preguntar; pedir, solicitar; invitar

Example sentences of
ask verb

  • •I need to ask a question.
  • •Did you ask her yet?
  • •“Have you seen the movie yet?” he asked.
  • •a list of frequently asked questions
  • •“If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?” “I'm 35 years old. Why do you ask?”
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  • •“Do they have any soda?” “I don't know. I'll go ask.”
  • •I would have given it to him, but he never asked.
  • •We had to stop and ask directions.
  • •May I ask the time?
  • •Did you ask permission to leave?
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Synonyms of
ask verb

request, solicit, question, interrogate, query, inquire, quiz, grill, invite
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¿Qué preposición sigue al verbo ask?
  • El verbo ask puede ser seguido por muchas preposiciones, dependiendo del uso del verbo.
    Cuando se usa para ″hacer una pregunta″, ask es comúnmente seguido por about. Example: She asked about life in America.
    Cuando se usa para hacer un ″request″ (pedido), ask es generalmente seguido por for o to + forma base del verbo. Ejemplo: He asked for some good advice. Otro ejemplo: She asked him to clear the table after lunch.
    Cuando se usa para ofrecer un ″invite″ (invitación), ask es generalmente seguido por to. Ejemplo: She asked a few friends to the party.