LEARNit Dictionary

ask

verb
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1
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to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information
پرسیدن, سوال کردن, جویا شدن
2
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to tell somebody that you would like them to do something or that you would like something to happen
درخواست کردن, خواهش کردن
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Parents with young children are asked to attend this meeting.
They were politely asked to leave the shop.
Eric asked me to marry him.
All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire.
I asked whether they could change my ticket.
She asked me if I would give her English lessons.
(formal)She asked that she be kept informed of developments.
(British English also)She asked that she should be kept informed.
If you ask her nicely, she'll give you a hand.
3
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to say that you would like somebody to give you something
درخواست کردن, خواهش کردن
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
I am writing to ask for some information about courses.
to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation
Did your friend ask for permission to use the image?
Why don't you ask his advice?
Why don't you ask him for his advice?
Can I ask a favour of you?
Can I ask you a favour?
4
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to request permission to do something
درخواست کردن, اجازه خواستن
I immediately asked to speak to a supervisor.
I asked to see the manager.
Did you ask to use the car?
I'll ask if it's all right to park here.
She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.
5
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to invite somebody
دعوت کردن
They've asked me to dinner.
Thank you so much for asking me.
I didn't ask them in .
We must ask the neighbours round .
She's asked him to come to the party.
6
to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling
درخواست مبلغ کردن, قیمت خواستن
He's asking £2 000 for the car.
How much were they asking for their house?
7
to expect or demand something
خواستن, تقاضا کردن, مطالبه کردن, طلب کردن
I know I'm asking a great deal.
You're asking too much of him.
I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again.