ask
verb (used with object)
to put a question to; inquire of.
asker
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a word derived from
ask.
Example Sentences
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Usually the asker is a nervous parent who desperately wants the best for their child and is terrified that affirming the child's transness will cause the child harm in the future.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2023
The asker of said question likely had Jalen Carter in mind when posing it.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
"Shakespeare wanted audiences to feel uncomfortable to encourage them to confront their own prejudices. He was a great asker of questions. I'm not sure that was the intention with Delilah."
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2023
Unfortunately, my dear question asker, that answer — as is the case with so many answers in life — is subjective.
From The Verge ● Sep. 8, 2022
“What good would that be? If the asker knew the answer he wouldn’t pay our price for it.”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
