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ASKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Asking.

How to pronounce asking:

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Asking - as a verb

To request (information, or an answer to a question).

Example: "I asked her age."

To put forward (a question) to be answered.

Example: "To ask a question"

To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

Example: "I'm going to ask this lady for directions."

To request or petition; usually with for.

Example: "To ask for a second helping at dinner"

To request permission to do something.

Example: "Did you ask to use the car?"

To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.

Example: "What price are you asking for the house?"

To invite.

Example: "Don't ask them to the wedding."

To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.

To take (a person's situation) as an example.

Example Sentences

"I received a lot of asking about my trip to Europe."
"She ignored his repeated asking for help."
"The asking of personal questions made her uncomfortable."
"His persistent asking for money annoyed his friends."
"The asking of permission is always expected."
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Word Game Points

Is ASKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ASKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ASKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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