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ask Synonyms

Another word for ask

Choosing another word for ask depends on context, so the 33 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 inquire the professor a question about the lecture."

Strongest
inquire
enquire
question
Strong
query
quiz
interrogate
grill

• verb (Context 2)

To request someone to do or give something.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
request
Strong
petition
solicit
appeal
seek
call on
beg
implore
beseech
entreat

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
invite
ask over
Strong
have over
bid
Weak
summon

• 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
charge
demand
Strong
expect
want
require
quote

• 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 request for such a small charity."

Strongest
request
Strong
demand
requirement
appeal
favor
petition

• 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 asking price narrowed significantly during afternoon trading."

Strongest
asking price
offer price
offer

Opposites of ask

The opposite of ask shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bid
answer
bid price
disinvite
uninvite
reply
respond
grant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ask. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ask
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