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ask

US /æsk/

verb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

inquire about

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

You can ask the front desk for extra towels at any time.

Word Family

NounNoun
asker
VerbVerb
ask gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • inquireinquire about
  • requestan act of asking politely or formally for something
  • demandan urgent or peremptory request

Collocations

  • Easy ask a question
    to make a request or inquiry regarding a question
  • Medium ask for clarification on terms
    to make a request or inquiry regarding for clarification on terms
  • Hard ask difficult questions at the assembly
    to make a request or inquiry regarding difficult questions at the assembly
  • Very Hard a big ask under tight deadlines
    referring to a big ask under tight deadlines

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