ask - English word #152

Translation

To say a question, or to tell someone you want something.

Word origin

From Old English ascian, meaning to call for an answer or to seek something.

Verb typeregular (ask, asks, asked)

ask question?

"Ask" means to say a question to you.

asks teacher help.

"Asks" is the form used with he, she, or it.

asked where lived.

"Asked" is the past form of "ask".

tell

To give information to someone using words.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

talk

To say words to someone and share ideas or news by speaking.

help

To do something that makes things easier or better for another person.

want

To wish for or feel that you would like to have or do something.

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