Definitions:

1. To make a request for something or to seek information, typically by speaking or writing. noun
   • Before accepting any job offer, she insisted on asking questions about salary, benefits, and work-life balance.
   • I was asking because I wanted to know why you were late.
   • She is asking for directions to the train station.

Synonyms:

• address
• apply to
• beg
• call on
• communicate
• entreat
• inquire
• interrogate
• petition
• pray
• question
• request
• seek
• solicit
• turn to