задава́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
• pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
• set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
• task noun A specific piece of work that needs to be done.

Senses

задава́ть is used for these senses in English:

• ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
• pose (transitive) To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
• set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
• set (transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
• task (transitive) To assign a task to, or impose a task on.

ask — full definition

1. verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
2. verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
3. verb To invite someone.
4. noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
5. noun The price a seller is asking for something.

pose — full definition

1. verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
2. verb To present or create a problem, risk, or question.
3. verb To pretend to be someone or something else, usually to deceive.
4. noun A particular position of the body, or an affected, showy manner.

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