Collocations with "ask"

46 collocations found

ask quizzically

to ask in a puzzled or questioning manner

quizzically6.5
ask suspiciously

to ask a question in a tone that shows you don't believe the answer or situation

suspiciously6.5
ask sweetly

To ask for something in a gentle and pleasant manner.

sweetly6.5
ask teasingly

To inquire about something in a playful or mocking manner.

teasingly6.5
ask warily

to ask a question in a cautious way, perhaps because you are uncertain or suspicious

warily6.5
ask conversationally

to ask something in a casual, informal way as part of a conversation

conversationally6.0
coolly6.0
ask indulgence

To formally request patience or tolerance from others.

indulgence6.0
ask sceptically

to inquire with doubt or disbelief

sceptically6.0
ask worriedly

Used to describe the action of asking with concern or anxiety.

worriedly6.0
ask nonchalantly

to pose a question in a casual, seemingly uninterested way

nonchalantly5.8
ask a blessing

to request a prayer of blessing

blessing5.7
ask apprehensively

to ask something while feeling anxious or fearful about the outcome

apprehensively4.5
legitimately ask

to ask in a manner that is lawful or reasonable

legitimately4.5
sharply4.5
ask slyly

To ask something in a cunning or secretive manner.

slyly4.0