Словарь синонимов английского языка - ask

(v) 1. question, interrogate, query, quiz; inquire or enquire (of): Let's ask the policeman for information. Just ask directions of any passer-by. I merely asked if you were going my way. 2. demand, require, expect, bequest: Doing his laundry is a lot to ask. 3. beg, apply (to), appeal (to), seek (from), solicit (from), petition, plead (to), beg, beseech, pray, entreat, implore: In the streets, thousands of beggars ask passers-by for alms. 4. invite, bid, summon: Nellie asked me to dinner. 5. ask after or about. inquire or enquire after or about: My sister asked after you wanted to know how you were getting along. 6. ask for. a invite, attract, encourage, provoke: You're asking for trouble if you walk alone through that neighbourhood after dark. b request, seek: We asked for more time to finish the project.