Ask out
verb
To invite someone to an event or date as a romantic interest.
He was nervous to ask her out because he feared she would say no.
Often appears as...
- ask out on a date
- nervous to ask out
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To demand an explanation or reason for something.
The teacher will ask out every student who has not done the assignment.
Often appears as...
- ask out for not doing
- ask out for an explanation
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To invite someone to an event or date as a romantic interest.
He was nervous to ask her out because he feared she would say no.
Often appears as...
- ask out on a date
- nervous to ask out
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To demand an explanation or reason for something.
The teacher will ask out every student who has not done the assignment.
Often appears as...
- ask out for not doing
- ask out for an explanation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used when someone wants to start a romantic relationship.
Tom asked Julie out to see if there was a romantic spark.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Rejection
It carries a risk of 'no' as an answer when asking for a date.
Sam hesitated to ask Alex out, fearing rejection.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Suggestion
It can be used casually without too much pressure.
Do you think I should just ask her out for coffee?
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used when someone wants to start a romantic relationship.
Tom asked Julie out to see if there was a romantic spark.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Rejection
It carries a risk of 'no' as an answer when asking for a date.
Sam hesitated to ask Alex out, fearing rejection.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Suggestion
It can be used casually without too much pressure.
Do you think I should just ask her out for coffee?
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used when someone wants to start a romantic relationship.
Tom asked Julie out to see if there was a romantic spark.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Rejection
It carries a risk of 'no' as an answer when asking for a date.
Sam hesitated to ask Alex out, fearing rejection.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Suggestion
It can be used casually without too much pressure.
Do you think I should just ask her out for coffee?
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