asks, asked, asking
to ask out
phrasal verb
Invite someone to join a social activity
- 1They asked out their friends for a night out.
- 2He asked out his neighbors for a barbecue.
When you want someone to go with you to a place, like a restaurant or a movie, because you like them, you can say special words to see if they want to go with you. This is usually for a date, not just as friends.
People often use "ask out" when talking about inviting someone for a first date, like saying, "He asked her out to dinner."
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at a seafood stall
A Fresh Catch
Sharon
Hey Andrew, I see you here every Saturday.
Andrew
Yeah, I love picking out fresh seafood for the weekend.
Sharon
I was wondering if you'd like to join me for dinner sometime. I'd love to ask out someone who appreciates good seafood.
Andrew
That sounds great, Sharon! I'd love to.
at a shared office
A Bold Move
Donald
Hey Robert, I finally got the courage to ask out Sarah for coffee.
Robert
That's great! When are you planning to meet her?
Donald
We're meeting this Friday after work.
Robert
Nice! I hope you both have a great time.
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