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
Luannaloo-AN-əEnglish (Rare)
Diksha-Indian, Hindi
Johanna[dʒəu'hænə]
Oliwieraw-LEEV-yerPolish
Makari-Russian (Archaic)
Christie['kristi]