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”

“He had to ask directions several times”

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”

“The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage”