asking

Etymology 1
From, , from , from , present participle of , equivalent to.

Adjective

 * 1) That asks; that expresses a question or request.

Etymology 2
From, , , from , from , equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1) The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
 * His asking was greeted with silence.
 * 1)  A request, or petition.
 * 2)  The marriage banns.
 * 1)  A request, or petition.
 * 2)  The marriage banns.
 * 1)  The marriage banns.
 * 1)  The marriage banns.

Usage notes

 * Normally found in plural, or in set phrases such as for the asking or time of asking.