Ask and Importune

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Ask verb - To make a request of.

Usage example: ask the salesclerk for assistance

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Importune is a synonym for ask in request topic. In some cases you can use "Importune" instead a verb "Ask".

Nearby Words: asked, asking

Importune verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Usage example: she was always importuning people for favors, even when she had no right to ask

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Ask is a synonym for importune in demand topic. Sometimes you can use "Ask" instead a verb "Importune".

Nearby Words: importunity, importuning

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