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ask his opinion vs ask for his opinion

Both "ask his opinion" and "ask for his opinion" are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on personal preference or context. Both phrases convey the same meaning of seeking someone's viewpoint or perspective.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1056 views

ask his opinion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to inquire about someone's viewpoint or perspective without using the preposition "for." It is a concise way to ask for someone's opinion.

Examples:

I wanted to ask his opinion on the matter before making a decision.
She always asks his opinion before finalizing any plans.

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Why don't we get a plumber in here, ask his opinion?
I mean, do I... do I ask his opinion, or do I just tell him I'm doing this?
As the Slovenian Presidency of the EU enters its third month, we ask his opinion about its performance as well as about former fellow Yugoslav nations.
So I thought that I would ask him his opinion.
I put the rapporteur on notice that when we get to Amendments Nos 56 and 57 we will ask for his opinion.
Very well, ask him his opinion.
I'd like to ask Judge Webber his opinion on a remedy.
I am tempted to turn to the rapporteur, Mr Herman, and ask him for his opinion.
I would like to ask his personal opinion on whether he thinks, when the communication is finally published, that he or anyone else will have some positive news to give us on the issue of managed migration and the specific partnerships between our countries and others.
I'll ask our father for his opinion.
I should like to ask Commissioner Barrot for his opinion on this, because this will really cause practical problems.
I wanted to ask your opinion about something.
I didn't ask your opinion.
Maybe you should ask her opinion?
Yes, I wanted to ask the opinion of me.
You didn't ask my opinion, sir.
We didn't ask their opinion.
I did want to ask your opinion about the upsetting discovery at your mill.
I did want to ask your opinion about the upsetting discovery at your mill.
I just wanted to ask her opinion about something.

Alternatives:

seek his opinion
inquire about his opinion
request his opinion
solicit his opinion
get his opinion

ask for his opinion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to request or seek someone's viewpoint or perspective by using the preposition "for." It is a slightly more formal way to ask for someone's opinion.

Examples:

I need to ask for his opinion on the new project proposal.
She always asks for his opinion before making any major decisions.

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I put the rapporteur on notice that when we get to Amendments Nos 56 and 57 we will ask for his opinion.
I am tempted to turn to the rapporteur, Mr Herman, and ask him for his opinion.
I'll ask our father for his opinion.
I should like to ask Commissioner Barrot for his opinion on this, because this will really cause practical problems.
So I thought that I would ask him his opinion.
Well, if you ask for opinions you have to face the consequences.
Parliament must become a partner of the committee on a par with the Commission, able to ask for opinions about legislation in progress.
I don't know why you ask for my opinion.
I didn't ask for your opinion.
When adopting surveillance measures the Commission should inform the Member States and ask for their opinion.
If I may ask for your opinion...
I didn't ask for your opinion, Richard.
It does not ask for our opinion.
I didn't ask for your opinion.
I would therefore ask for the opinion of Mr Dell'Alba.
I would ask for your opinion on this.
I didn't ask for your opinion, sir.
Very well, ask him his opinion.
Sometimes they ask for my expert opinion.
You didn't even ask for a second opinion.

Alternatives:

request his opinion
seek his opinion
inquire about his opinion
solicit his opinion
get his opinion

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