asking

Thân thiện

A child is asking for a cookie.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the verbal act of requesting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• request