inquire about; I asked about their special today; He had to ask directions several times

[ Syn: inquire , enquire ]

make a request or demand for something to somebody; She asked him for a loan'

direct or put; seek an answer to; ask a question'

consider obligatory; request and expect; We require our secretary to be on time; Arent we asking too much of these children?; I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons

[ Syn: require , expect ]

address a question to and expect an answer from; Ask your teacher about trigonometry; The children asked me about their dead grandmother'

require as useful, just, or proper; It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work; This job asks a lot of patience and skill; This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice; This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert; This intervention does not postulate a patients consent

[ Syn: necessitate , postulate , need , require , take , involve , call for , demand ]

require or ask for as a price or condition; He is asking $200 for the table; The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage'