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English word

ask

A1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ɑːsk/US /æsk/
verb

to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information

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Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED video example

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But before I give it away, I want to ask you to right now do a little audit of your body and what you're doing with your body.

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

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