inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions.

ASKING definition: 1. present participle of ask 2. to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone…. Learn more.

[transitive] ask something (for something) to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling He's asking $4,000 for the car. How much were they asking for their house?

ASKING definition: to put a question (to); request an answer (from) | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Question implies careful or methodical asking: The prosecutor questioned the witness on several key points. Inquire often suggests a polite or formal request: We inquired whether the hotel …

May 12, 2025 · asking (countable and uncountable, plural askings) The act or process of posing a question or making a request. quotations

[~ + object] (of a price) to demand; expect: What price are they asking? to set a price of: to ask $40 for the hat. to invite:[~ + object + to + object] to ask guests to dinner. to request to speak …

/ˈɑskɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: askings Definitions of asking noun the verbal act of requesting synonyms: request

Synonyms for ASKING: interrogating, questioning, quizzing, querying, inquiring (of), grilling, examining, catechizing; Antonyms of ASKING: responding, answering, replying, observing, …

ask noun [C usually singular] (REQUEST) the act of asking someone to do something or give you something such as money: