asking
verb (present participle)UK /ˈɑːskɪŋ/
US /ˈæskɪŋ/
Telling someone you want something or want to know something.
She is asking her mom for a cookie.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making a request.
Asking for help is always okay.
3. Setting a price for something.
They are asking too much for that old bike.
4. Inviting someone to come.
He is asking his friends to his birthday party.
5. Wanting to know an answer.
The teacher is asking a hard question.