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ASKS

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There are 7 meanings of the word Asks.

How to pronounce asks:

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Asks - as a verb

Make a request or demand for something to somebody

Example: "She asked him for a loan"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Direct or put; seek an answer to

Example: "Ask a question"

Consider obligatory; request and expect

Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expect17require16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Address a question to and expect an answer from

Example: "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquire16inquire16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call fordemand10involve13necessitate13need5postulate11require16take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a date

Example: "Has he asked you out yet?" "he asekd me to a dance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask outinvite outtake out

Require or ask for as a price or condition

Example: "He is asking $200 for the table"

Example Sentences

"She asks her mother for permission to go to the party."
"The teacher asks the students to raise their hands before speaking."
"He asks his boss for a raise in his salary."
"My friend asks me to help him move to his new apartment."
"The interviewer asks the candidate about her previous work experience."
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Word Game Points

Is ASKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ASKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ASKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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