Asked — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase /ˈask/

Meaning & Definition of Asked

Asked (verb)

  1. to call on for an answer
  2. to put a question about
  3. speak, utter
  4. to ask about (someone or something)
  5. to ask many people to tell one information about someone or something
  6. to request to see or talk to (someone)

Asked (phrase)

  1. —used as a response when someone gives an opinion that is not wanted
  2. to behave in a way that invites punishment or retribution
  3. to behave in a way that is likely to result in trouble
  4. to ask for something that is very difficult or impossible to get

Asked (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put a question or questions to

    "my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu"

    similar: catechized, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed
    related: besieged, bombarded, cross-examined, cross-questioned, examined, pumped, polled, surveyed
    opposite: answered, replied, responded
    near: rejoined, retorted, commented, observed, remarked, avoided, ducked

  2. to make a request of

    "ask the salesclerk for assistance"

    similar: hit (up), requested, solicited, called on
    related: appealed (to), begged, beseeched, conjured, entreated, implored, importuned, invited, invoked, petitioned, pleaded (to), prayed, supplicated, demanded, enjoined, exacted, pressed, required
    near: coerced, compelled, constrained, forced, obliged, required

  3. to set or receive as a price

    "they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock"

    similar: charged, commanded, demanded
    related: overcharged, undercharged, brought, fetched, sold (for), discounted, marked down, marked up, assessed, billed, invoiced, priced, valued

  4. to request the presence or participation of

    "a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner"

    similar: bade, invited
    related: solicited, beckoned, called, summoned

Related Entry: Ask (verb)

Ask is a different word from Asked. The synonyms below are for ask, not for asked.

  1. to put a question or questions to

    "my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu"

    similar: catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz
    related: besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump, poll, survey
    opposite: answer, reply, respond
    near: rejoin, retort, comment, observe, remark, avoid, duck

  2. to make a request of

    "ask the salesclerk for assistance"

    similar: hit (up), request, solicit, call on
    related: appeal (to), beg, beseech, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, invite, invoke, petition, plead (to), pray, supplicate, demand, enjoin, exact, press, require
    near: coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require

  3. to set or receive as a price

    "they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock"

    similar: charge, command, demand
    related: overcharge, undercharge, bring, fetch, sell (for), discount, mark down, mark up, assess, bill, invoice, price, value

  4. to request the presence or participation of

    "a fixture on the party circuit, that couple is always asking people over for dinner"

    similar: bid, invite
    related: solicit, beckon, call, summon

Related Entry: Ask (for) (verb)

Ask (for) is a different word from Asked. The synonyms below are for ask (for), not for asked.

  1. to make a request for

    "don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it"

    similar: bespeak, call (for), desire, plead (for), quest, request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)
    related: apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition, invite, invoke

  2. to act so as to make (something) more likely

    "you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding"

    similar: court, flirt (with), invite, woo, look for
    related: angle (for), fish (for), hunt, search, seek, provoke, tempt

  3. to give a request or demand for

    "the surgeon asked for the scalpel"

    similar: order, put in (for), request, requisition, call for
    related: commission, solicit, charter, hire, license

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Asked

The most common words with a similar meaning to Asked:

catechized, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed, hit (up), requested, solicited, charged, commanded, demanded, bade, invited, called on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Asked

Words with the opposite meaning of Asked:

answered, replied, responded

Related Words for Asked

besieged, bombarded, cross-examined, cross-questioned, examined, pumped, polled, surveyed, appealed (to), begged, beseeched, conjured, entreated, implored, importuned, invoked, petitioned, pleaded (to), prayed, supplicated, enjoined, exacted, pressed, required, overcharged, undercharged, brought, fetched, sold (for), discounted

Near Antonyms of Asked

rejoined, retorted, commented, observed, remarked, avoided, ducked, coerced, compelled, constrained, forced, obliged, required

Word Forms of Asked

Inflections: asking, asked after, asking after, asks after, asked around, asking around, asks around, asked for, asking for, asks for

Derived words: asker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Asked

Middle English, from Old English āscian; akin to Old High German eiscōn to ask, Lithuanian ieškoti to seek, Sanskrit icchati he seeks

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Asked

who asked you?

Frequently Asked Questions about Asked

What does "Asked" mean?

"Asked" means to call on for an answer. As an a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: to call on for an answer. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Asked"?

Other words for "Asked" include catechized, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed and hit (up). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Asked" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Asked"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Asked". Common alternatives include catechized, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed, hit (up), requested and solicited.

What is the opposite of "Asked"?

Antonyms of "Asked" include answered, replied and responded. Near antonyms include rejoined, retorted, commented and observed.

How do you use "Asked" in a sentence?

Examples of "Asked" in a sentence: "my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu"; "ask the salesclerk for assistance"; "they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock".

Is "Asked" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Asked" can be used as a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Asked"?

"Asked" is pronounced /ˈask/.

What is the origin of the word "Asked"?

"Asked" comes from Middle English, from Old English āscian; akin to Old High German eiscōn to ask, Lithuanian ieškoti to seek, Sanskrit icchati he seeks. First known use: before 12th centuryt.