noun

1. An act or instance of asking.

2. Something asked or asked for.

   “I know this is a big ask, but …”

3. An asking price.

Synonyms: request

verb

1. To request (information, or an answer to a question).

   “I asked her age.”

2. To put forward (a question) to be answered.

   “to ask a question”

3. To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

   “I'm going to ask this lady for directions.”