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Definition of Asking
1. Noun. The verbal act of requesting.
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Notice, Notification, Indirect Request, Wish, Invitation, Appeal, Entreaty, Prayer, Orison, Petition, Prayer, Call, Billing, Charge, Trick Or Treat, Inquiring, Questioning, Order, Callback, Recall
Derivative terms: Request, Request, Request
Definition of Asking
1. n. The act of inquiring or requesting; a petition; solicitation.
Definition of Asking
1. Verb. (present participle of ask) ¹
2. Noun. The act or process of posing a question or making a request. ¹
3. Noun. (Rare in the singular) A request, or petition. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Asking
1. the act of one who asks [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Asking
Literary usage of Asking
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1887)
"On 17 Oct. 1814 Southey wrote to Cottle asking for news of Coleridge, whom he
had not seen for thirteen months. Southey was providing means for sending ..."
2. Biennial Report by California Dept. of Agriculture, California State Commission of Horticulture (1901)
"We heartily indorse the President's recommendations, and urge upon the convention
the sending of a memorial to Congress asking for legislation in this ..."
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