Synonyms for
Asking
Definition
Asking means to make a request or inquire about something.
Synonyms & similar words
enquire
obviate
necessitate
request
inquire
postulate
involve
expect
take
require
need
ask
callfor
demand
inquiring
requesting
seeking
questioning
demanding
begging
pleading
beseeching
petitioning
soliciting
praying
interrogating
proposing
suggesting
advising
counseling
consulting
checking
verifying
confirming
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- asking for trouble
- asking for it
- asking a question
- asking permission
- asking for help
- asking price
- asking for directions
- asking around
Word family
Usage note
The word 'asking' is the present participle of 'ask'. It is often used in phrases like 'asking for trouble' or 'asking price'.
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Example sentences
- I am asking my mom for a snack.
- Can I ask you a question?
- I am asking the teacher for help.
- He is asking for directions.
- They are asking for volunteers.
Quotes
The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard. - William Hazlitt
The person who asks questions is more helpful than the person who offers advice. - James Clear
One of the greatest skills of leadership is being unflappable. Anytime you do anything in the world; there's going to be criticism. - Arianna Huffington