ask

ask (ことばを使って物や事を求める)
enquire/inquire(rather formal)
demand(to make a very strong request for information)
These words all mean to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information.

Patterns
・to ask/enquire about /after somebody/something
・to ask/enquire/demand something of somebody
・to ask/enquire/demand what/who/how, etc
・to ask/enquire politely
・to ask/enquire/demand angrily


weblio
https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/ask

espresso english
「How To Use The English Verb “Ask” Correctly」
https://www.espressoenglish.net/how-to-use-the-english-verb-ask-correctly/