asking
Definition
- Noun:
- The verbal act of requesting: The action of putting a question or making a request to someone.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her polite asking for directions was met with a helpful response.
- The constant asking for favors began to strain their friendship.
Advanced Usage
- "Asking price": The price at which something, especially property or goods, is offered for sale.
- The car was sold for less than the initial asking price.
- "For the asking": Available simply by requesting it.
- Advice from the expert was there for the asking.
Variants and Related Words
- Ask (verb): To say something in order to obtain an answer or information.
- I need to ask a question.
- Asked (adjective): Having been requested or invited.
- He is the most asked speaker at the conference.
Synonyms
- Request: An act of asking politely or formally for something.
- Entreaty: An earnest or humble request.
- Inquiry: An act of asking for information.
Related Phrases
- Asking for trouble: Behaving in a way that is likely to create problems.
- Leaving your door unlocked is just asking for trouble.
Noun
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the verbal act of requesting
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