Ask of Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To request something from someone, or expect something of them. It can mean making a request or requiring a certain action or quality.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in slightly formal or literary contexts. Often used with abstract requests or expectations ('ask a favor of', 'ask too much of'). Not the same as 'ask for' (requesting a thing generally), 'ask of' is about who is being requested. Common patterns: 'ask something of someone', 'ask much/little of someone'.
جمل نموذجية
They always ask of me to help them with their homework.
basic
What do you ask of your team members?
basic
He didn't ask of us much, only honesty.
basic
Is it too much to ask of you to come on time?
natural
The task was more than anyone could reasonably ask of a child.
natural
All I ask of you is to do your best.
natural