I'd like to ask you to vs I'd like you to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I'd like to ask you to' is used when you want to make a request and specify what you are asking the person to do. 'I'd like you to' is more direct and is used when you want to express your desire for someone to do something without specifying the request.

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I'd like to ask you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you want to make a request and specify what you are asking the person to do.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to do something specific. It is often followed by the action or task you are requesting.

Examples:

I'd like to ask you to help me with this project.
I'd like to ask you to consider my proposal.
I'd like to ask you to join us for dinner tonight.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to ask you to move to the press room please.
And before you refuse me I'd like to ask you to leave it on the table, so to speak.
You may have seen me in the silver screen saving the world in the movies, but today I'd like to ask you to join me in supporting the Whirlwind Initiative, so together we can save the world for real.
In closing, I'd like to ask you to look into your hearts... realize what truly matters in life... and find the love to help our family.
I'd like to ask you to do something.
Well, Mrs. Rizzoli and detective Rizzoli, I'd like to ask you to join Dr. Isles as our "wellness Captains".
That's why I'd like to ask you to give a roaring applause... if you think this man is a true hero.
Also, I'd like to ask you to be the guest of honor at my tennis gala tomorrow evening.
Dr. Beckmann, I'd like to ask you to lend your considerable aesthetic experience to help us understand beauty.
It's the practice of this committee that all witnesses are administered an I'd like to ask you to stand and raise your right hand.
I'd like to ask you to go on a message.
I'd like to ask you to read our protest and sign it.
Dad, I'd like to ask you to end this terrible feud with Dimitri.
Gong Xi, I have run out of other options now, so I'd like to ask you to help me.
And I'd like to ask you to help me to catch him.
I'd like to ask you to place your left hand on the shoulder of the man to your left.
Boss, I'd like to ask you to repeat what you just said...
At this point, I'd like to ask you to step from the vehicle, if you wouldn't mind.
I'D LIKE TO ASK YOU TO PLEASE STEP TO THE WINDOW.
I'd like to ask you not to repeat these silly rumors of alledged "attacks" in here.

Alternatives:

Could you please help me with this project?
Would you mind considering my proposal?
Can you join us for dinner tonight?

I'd like you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you want to express your desire for someone to do something without specifying the request.

This phrase is used to directly express your wish for someone to do something. It is more general and does not specify the action or task.

Examples:

I'd like you to come with me.
I'd like you to be happy.
I'd like you to relax and enjoy yourself.

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Claudia, I'd like you to meet some friends.
- I'd like you to back up Gina in this case.
Detectives, I'd like you to meet my wife, Justine Winfield.
Anyhow, girls, I'd like you to meet...
I'd like you to be less invested.
I'd like you to work with me on the Vigilante investigation.
Folks, I'd like you to meet Trudy Adler.
Philip... I'd like you to meet Elizabeth.
I'd like you to meet Dale Dazzo, the CEO of Emmonds Pharmaceuticals.
I'd like you to serve in your usual role.
Malcolm, I'd like you to meet Henry Butler.
Gentlemen, I'd like you to meet a new recruit of ours.
I'd like you to be Ted's mistress.
I'd like you to ask yourself something, Detective.
I'd like you to choose one, Richard.
I'd like you to come in this afternoon.
John Ross, Pamela, I'd like you to meet Rhonda Simmons.
I'd like you to reassign this mission to someone else.
I'd like you to meet the girls of Monroe Air.
Mom, daddy, I'd like you to meet Clark.

Alternatives:

I want you to come with me.
I hope you will be happy.
I wish for you to relax and enjoy yourself.

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I'd like to ask you to vs I'd like you to