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asked

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈæskt// UK //ˈɑːskt// asked

v. to say something to someone because you want an answer or more information. You also use this when you want someone to do something for you.

v. to request information or a response from someone; to make a request for an action or object. Transitive when followed by a direct object or an infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

She asked me for the time.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked the team to submit their reports by the end of the day.

COMPLEX

When the journalist asked about the missing funds, the spokesperson declined to comment, citing an ongoing internal investigation that prevented any public disclosure.

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Origin

From the close pronunciation to arsed in Received Pronunciation.

Usage

The verb is transitive and can take a direct object, an indirect object, or a 'to' infinitive clause.

Pitfall

I asked to him a questionI asked him a questionThe verb 'ask' is followed directly by the person being questioned; it does not take the preposition 'to' before the object.

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