ask

consider obligatory; request and expect

“Aren't we asking too much of these children?”

make a date

“Has he asked you out yet?”

address a question to and expect an answer from

“The children asked me about their dead grandmother”

require as useful, just, or proper

“This job asks a lot of patience and skill”

direct or put; seek an answer to

“ask a question”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

“She asked him for a loan”

require or ask for as a price or condition

“He is asking $200 for the table”