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A1 — Beginnerverb

chiedere

to ask

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

domandarerichiedereinterrogareindagare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

risponderetacereignoraredichiarare

Usage note

'Domandare' is a close synonym (ask a question). 'Richiedere' = to formally request or require. 'Interrogare' = to question/interrogate. 'Chiedere scusa' = to apologize.

Example

"Ho chiesto al professore di spiegare di nuovo la regola."

"I asked the professor to explain the rule again."

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