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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.

NGSL Rank: 133
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Meanings
verb
  • say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.
    E.g. I asked her what she meant
  • say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something.
    E.g. Mary asked her father for money
  • invite (someone) to one's home or a function.
    E.g. it's about time we asked Pam to dinner
noun
  • a demand or situation that requires a specified degree of effort or commitment.
    E.g. it is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes
  • a request, especially for a donation.
    E.g. it was an awkward ask for more funding

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