ask in

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Definition
  1. Phrasal Verb:
    • To invite someone to enter a place, typically one's home: The phrase "ask in" means to request or invite a person to come inside a building or room.
Usage
  • "Ask in" is a separable phrasal verb. The object (the person being invited) can be placed between "ask" and "in" or after "in."
  • It is commonly used in informal and polite contexts when welcoming guests.
  • Structure:
    • ask [someone] in
    • ask in [someone]
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase often implies a gesture of hospitality or courtesy beyond a simple entry request.
  • It can be used in reported speech:
Variants and Related Words
  • Invite in: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "ask in."
    • We should invite in the carolers to warm up.
Synonyms
  • Invite inside: To extend an invitation for someone to enter.
  • Welcome in: To greet someone and invite them to enter, often with a sense of warmth.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Ask over: To invite someone to one's home, but not specifically focusing on the act of entering.
    • We should ask them over for dinner next week.
  • Ask round (UK): Similar to "ask over," meaning to invite someone to one's home.
Related Idioms
  • While not a direct idiom, the action of "asking someone in" is a key part of the common social idiom "to offer hospitality."
Verb
  1. ask to enter
    • We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee

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