Ask and Pester

Ask

Ask verb - To put a question or questions to.

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Pester and ask are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Ask".

Nearby Words: asked, asking

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

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Ask and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ask" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

people	ask people	pester people
someone	ask someone	pester someone
brother	ask brother	pester brother
player	ask player	pester player
Other words: times, friends, players.

I want the ability to create a friends list so I can pester ask other tropers to friend me and spam invite them to add essential applications like "Send a Hugzorz LOL" and "Mayan Calendar," or to join the "Whine about Protest the latest changes to TV Tropes" group.

Source: Darth Wiki / Wiki Tech Wish List

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