asks
Pronunciation: [æsks]
Word
Context: "request"
(verb) to say something to someone when you want them to give you information or something you need. When you ask someone a question, you are wanting to learn something from them.
Example
She often asks her teacher for help with her homework.
Example
He doesn’t ask anyone for directions when he gets lost.
Example
What do you usually ask your friends when you meet them?
Context: "permission"
(verb) to say something to someone when you want them to allow you to do something. It's like when you want to make sure it's okay to play, so you ask first.
Example
They always ask their parents before going to a friend's house.
Example
She forgot to ask her teacher if she could go to the bathroom.
Example
Did you ask your mom if you can go to the party?
Context: "information"
(verb) to want to know about something and you say something to get that information. Like when you want to know the time, you ask someone.
Example
He asks for the time whenever he's unsure.
Example
She never asks anyone about their weekend plans.
Example
What do you usually ask when visiting a new place?
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