ask over
Definition
- Verb (transitive, phrasal verb):
- To extend an invitation to someone to come to one's home or to a specific location for a social visit. It implies a casual or friendly invitation, often for a meal, a drink, or to spend time together.
Usage
- The phrasal verb "ask over" is used with an object (the person being invited). The structure is typically ask [someone] over.
- It is commonly used in informal contexts among friends, family, and acquaintances.
- It can be used in various tenses by conjugating the verb "ask."
Examples
- Verb:
- We should ask the new neighbors over for coffee.
- She asked me over to watch the game last night.
- I've been meaning to ask you over for dinner.
Advanced Usage
- "to ask someone over to [a place]": To invite someone to a specific location, which is often one's own home.
- He asked his colleagues over to his apartment for a housewarming party.
Variants and Related Words
- Invite (verb): A more formal or general synonym for "ask over." "Invite" can be used for any type of invitation, not just to one's home.
- Have over (phrasal verb): A very close synonym, meaning to have someone as a guest in your home.
- We're having some friends over this weekend.
Synonyms
- Invite (round/over)
- Have over
- Request the company of
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Ask around: To ask several people for information or help.
- I'll ask around and see if anyone has a spare ticket.
- Ask out: To invite someone on a romantic date.
- He finally asked her out to dinner.
Verb
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invite someone to one's house
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Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
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