BraveSpeaking: Strong Verbs: to ask

Verb to ask for something in a polite or formal way

requested
My mom requested that we stop to look at the sunset on the way home.

Verb to say or ask something in a very forceful way

demanded
"Why wasn't I invited to your party?!" Deborah demanded.

Verb to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way

interrogated me
My sisters interrogated me about my date as soon as I got home.

Verb to ask for something wanted very much in an emotional way

begged
Max begged his teacher for more time to play.

Verb to examine or test someone by asking questions about something

quizzed us on
Today our teacher quizzed us on what we had learned in class.