Synonyms for

Asking

Verb / ˈæskɪŋ / Another word for asking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Asking means to make a request or inquire about something.

Synonyms & similar words

demand inquire expect require necessitate need callfor request obviate ask take postulate involve enquire inquiring requesting seeking questioning demanding begging pleading beseeching petitioning soliciting praying interrogating proposing suggesting advising counseling consulting checking verifying confirming

Synonyms by register

Formal

inquiring requesting interrogating soliciting

Informal

wondering checking pumping grilling

Literary

petitioning beseeching imploring

Antonyms

answering replying responding stating declaring informing

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

noun ask
verb ask
adjective asking

Usage note

The word 'asking' is the present participle of 'ask'. It is often used in phrases like 'asking for trouble' or 'asking price'.

Example sentences

  1. I am asking my mom for a snack.
  2. Can I ask you a question?
  3. I am asking the teacher for help.
  4. He is asking for directions.
  5. 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

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