1. the act of making a request or inquiry

1. present participle of ask; requesting information or something from someone

Examples

• She is asking for directions to the library.
• He kept asking the same question over and over.
• The teacher is asking students to submit their homework.
• I’m asking you to please be quiet during the movie.
• The constant asking for money became annoying.
• His asking was polite but persistent.
• They are asking too much for that old car.