ask

verb /æsk/

Request information from someone.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "ask" include inquire, query, request, question, interrogate, probe. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "ask"

ask —

inquirequeryrequestquestioninterrogateprobe

Antonyms for "ask"

answerrespond

Examples in context

  • Did anyone ask what changed?
  • She asked for an extra week to test.
  • Let me ask the design team about the spec.
Usage note

“Inquire” is more formal. “Probe” suggests depth. “Question” suggests doubt.