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ask Antonyms

Opposite of ask

Because the opposite of ask shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.

Usage Example

"She raised her hand to answer the professor a question about the lecture."

Strongest
answer
reply
respond
Strong
tell
inform

• verb (Context 2)

To request someone to do or give something.

Usage Example

"He decided to grant his neighbor for help moving the heavy sofa."

Strongest
grant
Strong
give
offer
refuse
deny

• verb (Context 3)

To invite someone to one's home or to attend a social event or function.

Usage Example

"They plan to uninvite about thirty close friends to their wedding reception."

Strongest
uninvite
disinvite
Strong
exclude
snub

• verb (Context 4)

To expect or demand a specified price or payment in exchange for an item or property.

Usage Example

"The antique dealer is asking five hundred dollars for the nineteenth-century clock."

Strongest
pay
Strong
bid
offer

• noun (Context 5)

A request, requirement, or favor sought from someone, especially in a business, political, or fundraising context.

Usage Example

"Raising two million dollars in three months is a big offer for such a small charity."

Strong
offer
concession
grant

• noun (Context 6)

The price at which a seller offers to sell a security, commodity, or asset on a financial market.

Usage Example

"The spread between the bid and the bid narrowed significantly during afternoon trading."

Strongest
bid
bid price

Similar words to ask

Words similar to ask shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

asking price
invite
inquire
offer price
request
charge
enquire
ask over
See all synonyms of ask

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ask. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ask
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