Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Questions and Answers

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to questions and answers such as "ask", "respond", and "inquire".

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Verbs of Verbal Action
to ask
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .
to question
to question [verb]

to officially ask someone a series of questions about something

Ex: The journalist questioned the politician about their stance on important issues .
to inquire
to inquire [verb]

to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

Ex: The customer inquired about the return policy before making a purchase .
to quiz
to quiz [verb]

to ask someone a series of questions in order to get information or clarification about a particular topic

Ex: The doctor quizzed the patient about their medical history before prescribing medication .
to query
to query [verb]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

Ex: She queried the database to find information on recent transactions .
to catechize
to catechize [verb]

to ask someone questions in a formal way

Ex: As part of the training program , the coach will catechize the athletes to ensure they grasp the strategic aspects of the game .
to grill
to grill [verb]

to ask a lot of challenging and persistent questions to get information or clarification

Ex: In the press conference , reporters grilled the public figure about recent controversial statements .
to respond
to respond [verb]

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: Yesterday , he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor .
to answer
to answer [verb]

to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

Ex: He took a moment to answer the email , providing detailed information about the project .
to reply
to reply [verb]

to answer someone by writing or saying something

Ex: Please reply to the invitation as soon as possible .
to rejoin
to rejoin [verb]

to respond to someone often in a witty, angry, or disapproving manner

Ex: When confronted with criticism , she did n't hesitate to rejoin with a clever remark that left everyone amused .
to retort
to retort [verb]

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

Ex: She retorted angrily when accused of lying , " How dare you suggest such a thing ! "
Verbs of Verbal Action
Verbs for Communication Verbs for Negative Communication Verbs for Verbal Confrontation Verbs for Complaints
Verbs for Criticism and Disapproval Verbs for Explanations Verbs for Instructions Verbs for Negotiation and Discussion
Verbs for Announcements Verbs for Questions and Answers Verbs for Requesting Verbs for Permissions and Prohibitions
Verbs for Persuasion Verbs for Admiration Verbs for Implying and Mentioning Verbs for Informing and Naming
Verbs for Ordering and Forcing Verbs for Warning and Promising Verbs for Vocalizing Verbs for Expressing Opinions