asking

[US]/'ɑ:skiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. questioning, inquiring, requesting, demanding.

Phrases & Collocations

asking for help

asking a question

asking permission

asking for advice

asking for directions

asking for clarification

asking for feedback

asking for information

for the asking

Example Sentences

he was asking £250 for the guitar.

hitching a lift is asking for trouble.

What price are you asking?

Children are given to asking questions.

The asking price is too stiff.

asked me for money; asking a favor.

the company is pushing a £500 asking price.

it's touch and go, seemingly, and she's asking for you.

they are asking for help in straightening out their lives.

the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information.

The dog whined at the door, asking to be let out.

We’re asking you to dig deep for the earthquake victims.

Is it asking for the moon to hope for peace in this country?

As the chairman is ill, I'm asking Mr. Sharp to act for him.

You are asking for trouble when you behave in that way.

I hate asking favors of people.

Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.

refused to abase herself by asking for an invitation.

I am reluctant about asking him to do this.

Real-world Examples

It's like asking to pick a favorite child.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Let's see what you guys are asking.

Source: TED 2019 Annual Conference (Bilingual)

But as president, he's been asking for their help.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Developing countries are not asking for charity.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) November 2022 Collection

Then stop asking me all these stupid questions.

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

Old enough to know why you are asking.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

" Why in hell are you asking that for" ?

Source: English textbook

This one thing that I'm asking you!

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Maybe a little too awesome.- Okay... just asking.

Source: Lost Girl Season 3

You are in no position to be asking for favors, young lady.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

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