i would like to ask update vs i would like to ask an update

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I would like to ask for an update' is more commonly used and considered more formal. 'I would like to ask update' is less common and might be used in informal situations or in a more direct way.

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i would like to ask update

This phrase is correct but less common. It may be used in informal situations or when being more direct.

This phrase is a shortened version of 'I would like to ask for an update.' It can be used informally or when brevity is preferred.

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I would like to ask if you can update us on actual humanitarian needs in Gaza, as well as on the goods and support currently channelled through the existing crossing points from Israel and Egypt.
I would like to ask you if you have an update on EU advocacy efforts to have this oppressive ban lifted.
I would like to ask him four questions.
However, I would like to ask your attention for a question of principle.
The other question I would like to ask is on the audit progress committee.
I would like to ask him a supplementary question in a wider context.
I would like to ask the Commissioner a specific question about the rapid alert system.
Okay, I would like to ask you one thing.
I would like to ask the question a different way and return to reality.
Finally, Mr President, I would like to ask a question.
I would like to ask the chairman of the relevant committee to give his opinion.
Mr President, I would like to ask the Council some more specific questions on the financial perspective.
Your mother and I would like to ask you...
There are two questions I would like to ask about this.
There are five questions I would like to ask you.
He said something that I would like to ask you directly.
I would like to ask the Commissioner a couple of questions about that.
There is one question I would like to ask the witness.
Mr President, I would like to ask Mr Verheugen to clarify something important.
Madam Vice-President, I would like to ask you a question related to that.

Alternatives:

I would like to ask for an update
Could you provide me with an update?
May I request an update?
Can you update me on this?
I'm seeking an update.

i would like to ask an update

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is the more formal version of 'I would like to ask update.' It is commonly used in professional or polite settings.

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I would like to ask the Commission for an update on progress in the FTA negotiations with India, with regard to better protection for vulnerable workers: 1.
I would like to ask if you can update us on actual humanitarian needs in Gaza, as well as on the goods and support currently channelled through the existing crossing points from Israel and Egypt.
I would like to ask you if you have an update on EU advocacy efforts to have this oppressive ban lifted.
Mr President, I would like to ask an administrative question concerning Parliament.
I would like to ask an additional question about hunting as it is currently practised in the future Member States, the Eastern countries.
I would like to ask him four questions.
However, I would like to ask your attention for a question of principle.
The other question I would like to ask is on the audit progress committee.
I would like to ask him a supplementary question in a wider context.
I would like to ask the Commissioner a specific question about the rapid alert system.
Okay, I would like to ask you one thing.
I would like to ask the question a different way and return to reality.
Finally, Mr President, I would like to ask a question.
I would like to ask the chairman of the relevant committee to give his opinion.
Mr President, I would like to ask the Council some more specific questions on the financial perspective.
Your mother and I would like to ask you...
There are two questions I would like to ask about this.
There are five questions I would like to ask you.
He said something that I would like to ask you directly.
I would like to ask the Commissioner a couple of questions about that.

Alternatives:

I would like to ask for an update
Could you provide me with an update?
May I request an update?
Can you update me on this?
I'm seeking an update.

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i would like to ask update vs i would like to ask an update