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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