verb
Let's ask the policeman for information. Just ask directions of any passer-by. I merely asked if you were going my way
Doing his laundry is a lot to ask
In the streets, thousands of beggars ask passers-by for alms
Nellie asked me to dinner
My sister asked after you - wanted to know how you were getting along
ask for
You're asking for trouble if you walk alone through that neighbourhood after dark
We asked for more time to finish the project
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