ask (something) of



ask (something) of

To request something of another person. I hope she doesn't ask that of me—I'm afraid I won't be able to say no. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure. Ask those questions of the boss.
See also: ask, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bakar-Basque
Fahima-Arabic
Hulda['hʌldə]
Ljerka-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
TrudiTROO-deeGerman, English
Janettajə-NET-əEnglish (Rare)