inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions.

[transitive] ask something (for something) to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling He's asking $4,000 for the car. How much were they asking for their house?

ASKING definition: to put a question (to); request an answer (from) | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Question implies careful or methodical asking: The prosecutor questioned the witness on several key points. Inquire often suggests a polite or formal request: We inquired whether the hotel had laundry …

ASKING definition: 1. present participle of ask 2. to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone…. Learn more.

Feb 19, 2026 · Adjective asking (comparative more asking, superlative most asking) That asks; that expresses a question or request.

The act or process of posing a question or making a request. His asking was greeted with silence.

/ˈɑskɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: askings Definitions of asking noun the verbal act of requesting synonyms: request

Synonyms for ASKING: interrogating, questioning, quizzing, querying, inquiring (of), grilling, examining, catechizing; Antonyms of ASKING: responding, answering, replying, observing, commenting, …

If you ask for someone, you say that you would like to speak to them. There's a man at the gate asking for you. [VERB + for]