Synonyms for asking
ask·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. request, askingnoun

   the verbal act of requesting

   Synonyms:
   request, postulation, petition

Matched Categories

1. • Speech Act

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. askingnoun

   Synonyms:
   petition, solicitation, inquiry, quiz, interrogation, question, instance, entreaty, supplication, request, importunity, application, imploration, invitation

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "asking":

   requesting, request, ask, wondering, demanding, application, calling, seeking, requests

How to pronounce asking?

How to say asking in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use asking in a sentence?

1. Cynthia Deitle:

   We find it interesting and hypocritical that he (Barr) would invite us to this event commemorating a hate crime law named after our son and Mr. Byrd, while, at the same time, asking the Supreme Court to allow the legalized firing of transgender employees.

2. Martin Oliner:

   We're running advertisements. We work with synagogues, asking rabbis to talk about it.

3. Janet Yellen:

   Asking' will these tax increases hurt the economy ?' is not the right question, the right question is :' Is trading higher taxes on high-income taxpayers for middle-class tax cuts and major economic investments pro-growth ?' And the answer to that question is a resounding yes.

4. George Freeman:

   She is falling on her sword, putting country before party and career, and is asking them to do the same. You could hear a pin drop in that room.

5. Camilla Hanson:

   Some people don’t like to be on the receiving end and don’t like to ask favors, our study really shows that there’s a whole host of emotional barriers, mainly guilt, that stop someone from asking for, and perhaps accepting, a kidney.