To ask is to say or write something in order to get information, permission, or help. It can also mean to request something politely from someone.
From Old English “ascian” or “acsian” meaning “to ask, seek, demand.” The basic meaning of seeking information or favor has stayed very stable over time.
Every question is a tiny act of bravery: when you ask, you admit you don’t know and invite someone else into your mind. The quality of your asks often shapes the quality of your learning.
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