ask
verb (used with object)
to put a question to; inquire of.
asked
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past participleof ask.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof ask.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
askverb (used with object)to put a question to; inquire of.
Example Sentences
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"A voter who followed the answer would have asked for a ballot too late to use it," the study said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Carbert was a bit out of breath when he had finished and was asked how he felt.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The speech was garbled, but to Presswood it sounded like the male voice asked, “Can I talk to you?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
As he waited for his food, several people asked to take pictures with him and shared their thoughts about his performance as sheriff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Earlier today, I asked Zara what she thought, and she told me that no guy would have gone to the trouble of tracking down my number to reschedule a date only to not show up.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
