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I . ask [ɑ:sk] VB trans

1. ask (request information):

ask
to ask a question [about sth]
may I ask you a question?

2. ask (request):

ask favour

3. ask (invite):

ask
vabiti [perf povabiti]

4. ask (demand a price):

ask

5. ask (expect):

II . ask [ɑ:sk] VB intr

1. ask (request information):

ask
you may well ask
to ask about sb

2. ask (request):

ask

3. ask (wish):

to ask for sth
to ask for sth

4. ask fig (take a risk):

ask after VB intr to ask after sb

ask around VB intr

ask over, ask round VB trans inf to ask sb over

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He had the presence of mind to ask for his phone and call an aviator acquaintance who had worked for a medical helicopter service.
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Do you ask if it's a prank call knowing that if it isn't, such impertinence could spark an international incident?
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Physically, they were as strong and healthy as anyone could ask, but their expressions revealed all too clearly that spiritually they were calloused and numb.
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Should ask users who experience failure of their phones what their battery charger interface looks like.
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Initially, farmers were to certify with a thumbprint or signature that they understood the grain was poison, but according to some sources, distributors did not ask for such an indication.
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If you don't believe me ask any developer about the impact of holding costs and delays.
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Ask the new owner of your old house if you can keep renting it after settlement date until you find a new house.5.
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Faithful ask for that handkerchief in exchange for a new one they bring themselves or buy on the spot.
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When you find yourself pussyfooting around and not getting what you need, ask yourself whether you're feeling intimidated or timid, and why.
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Then he would allow the students (age bracket 12-16) to ask questions for about 30 minutes.
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