ask (EN)
verb, noun

verb “ask”

ask; he asks; past asked, part. asked; ger. asking
  1. to seek information or a response from someone
    Can you ask him what time the meeting starts?
  2. to pose a question that needs an answer
    She asked why the sky is blue.
  3. to question someone to get information
    The detective asked the witness if she had seen anything unusual.
  4. to express a desire or need for something
    He asked for help with his homework.
  5. to seek permission for an action
    The student asked if he could leave the room for a moment.
  6. to demand, require
    The job asks for at least three years of experience.
  7. to request someone's presence at an event or gathering
    We asked our neighbors over for dinner next Friday.

noun “ask”

sg. ask, pl. asks or uncountable
  1. the price that a seller wants for an item they are selling
    The seller set an ask of $300 for the vintage guitar.