tentatively ask

Frequency: 6.84.5 per million words

to ask in a hesitant or uncertain way

tentativelyADVERB + VERB

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ask

Examples (10)

  • She tentatively asked about the possibility of working from home.
  • The shy student tentatively asked the professor for an extension on the assignment.
  • He tentatively asked his boss for a raise, unsure of the response.
  • During the meeting, someone tentatively asked if the project deadline could be moved.
  • I need to tentatively ask my parents if I can borrow the car this weekend.
  • Feeling a bit awkward, she tentatively asked him to clarify his earlier statement.
  • The new intern tentatively asked if there were any tasks she could assist with.
  • They will tentatively ask the client for a slight adjustment to the original proposal.
  • After a long pause, he tentatively asked if she was okay.
  • Don't hesitate; just tentatively ask for what you need.