Definition of the Phrasal Verb “Ask Out”

“Ask out” is a phrasal verb that means to invite someone to go on a date or to participate in a social activity together. It is typically used in the context of romantic or social invitations.

Prepositions

• Before “ask out”: Often used with the word “to” when specifying who is being invited.
  • Example: “He asked her to dinner.”
• After “ask out”: Usually followed by the noun or noun phrase representing the activity or event being proposed.
  • Example: “He asked her out to dinner.”

Collocations

• Ask someone out
• Ask out on a date
• Ask someone out for a meal
• Ask out to a movie
• Ask someone out for coffee

Example Sentences

1. He finally gathered the courage to ask her out to dinner.
2. She was thrilled when he asked her out for a movie.
3. They decided to ask out their friends to a weekend barbecue.
4. He wasn’t sure how to ask her out on a proper date.
5. She was delighted when he asked her out for coffee.
6. He’s been planning to ask out his colleague for weeks now.
7. She felt nervous but excited when he asked her out.
8. They decided to ask out the new neighbors for a casual get-together.
9. He asked her out for a romantic dinner on their anniversary.
10. She was surprised when he asked her out to see a play.
11. He finally asked his crush out to a concert.
12. They were happy to ask their friends out for a weekend hike.
13. She wasn’t sure how to respond when he asked her out.
14. He asked her out for a walk in the park on a sunny afternoon.
15. She felt a bit awkward when he asked her out to lunch.
16. He wanted to ask her out for a dance class, but he was too shy.
17. They asked out their old friends for a nostalgic get-together.
18. He was excited when she asked him out for a cup of tea.
19. They planned to ask their neighbors out for a dinner party.
20. She was flattered when he asked her out on a date.
21. He finally mustered the confidence to ask her out to a fancy restaurant.
22. She was thrilled when he asked her out to the amusement park.
23. They decided to ask their colleagues out for a team-building event.
24. He asked her out for a weekend getaway to the mountains.
25. She was surprised but pleased when he asked her out for a picnic.
26. He asked her out to see the latest movie in theaters.
27. They wanted to ask their friends out for a game night.
28. She was nervous but happy when he asked her out for brunch.
29. He decided to ask her out for a weekend trip to the beach.
30. They asked out their family for a special holiday dinner.
31. He was excited when he asked her out to attend a music festival.
32. She felt a rush of excitement when he asked her out for a date.
33. He asked her out for a visit to the museum.
34. They planned to ask their neighbors out for a housewarming party.
35. She was pleased when he asked her out for a yoga class.
36. He asked her out for a visit to the art gallery.
37. They decided to ask their friends out for a weekend road trip.
38. She was delighted when he asked her out for a romantic dinner cruise.
39. He felt nervous but hopeful when he asked her out for a wine tasting.
40. They asked their friends out for a casual dinner at their favorite restaurant.
41. She was surprised when he asked her out for a hike in the mountains.
42. He finally asked her out to explore the new city exhibit.
43. They decided to ask their old school friends out for a reunion.
44. She was excited when he asked her out to attend a cooking class together.
45. He asked her out for a day at the zoo.
46. They were thrilled when they asked their neighbors out for a holiday gathering.
47. She felt elated when he asked her out for a day at the beach.
48. He decided to ask her out for a romantic evening under the stars.
49. They wanted to ask their family out for a fun day at the amusement park.
50. She was overjoyed when he asked her out to a special event.

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