definition of
ask

[1] #1 ask v. [inquire, enquire] inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times". wn

[2] #2 ask v. make a request or demand for something to somebody; "She asked him for a loan". wn

[3] #3 ask v. direct or put; seek an answer to; "ask a question". wn

[4] #4 ask v. [require, expect] consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons". wn

[5] #5 ask v. address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother". wn