Base verb
Phrasal verbs with ask
The verb ask combines with 7 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
7 phrasal verbs · 8 meanings
ask about
1 sense- Make enquiries concerning something
ask after
1 sense- Politely ask about someone's health or wellbeing
ask around
1 sense- Ask several different people in order to find information
ask for
1 sense- Request something from someone
ask in
1 sense- Invite someone to enter your home
ask out
1 sense- Invite someone on a romantic date
ask round
2 senses- Invite someone to visit one's home
- Make enquiries among many people
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