1. past tense and past participle of ask; to request information from someone by posing a question
2. past tense and past participle of ask; to make a request for something
3. past tense and past participle of ask; to invite someone to do something or go somewhere

Examples

• She asked me what time the meeting started.
• He asked for help with his homework.
• They asked us to arrive early.
• I asked her to the dance last Friday.
• The teacher asked a difficult question.
• We asked permission before leaving.
• She asked about the job requirements.