Standard Synonyms
Inquire
Query
Request information
Demand an answer to
Seek clarification of
Slang Synonyms
What’s the story?
What’s happenin’?
What’s goin’ on?
What’s up?
Academic Synonyms
Inquire
Enquire
Ask
Query
INTERROGATE
Pell
Demand
Require
Beseech
Implore
Old English Synonyms
Conundrum
Quandary
Query
Pose
Interrogation
Demand.
Regional Synonyms
Inquiry
Query
Interrogation
Examination
Industry-specific Synonyms
Antonyms
Answer
Request
Command
Order
Directive
Meaning
to ask (someone) for information about something; ask for an opinion or explanation
Definition
A question is a sentence or phrase that is used to elicit information from someone, typically in the form of a reply. It can also be used as a rhetorical device to make a point or challenge someone’s beliefs.
Example Sentences
I’m going to ask you a question.
Don’t answer my question with a question.
I have a question for you.
I’m wondering if you could answer a question for me.
Do you have any questions?