What is another word for askings?
Pronunciation: [ˈaskɪŋz] (IPA) 
Askings can be replaced by a variety of synonyms depending on the context. For instance, the term request can be used to refer to formal or polite asking. In the same vein, solicitation can be used to describe asking for support or help. "Pleading" is another term that denotes a more desperate or urgent mode of asking, while "inquiry" often suggests a probing or investigative form of asking. "Appeal," on the other hand, suggests an impassioned or emotive request. "Query" is sometimes used to imply a precise or specific type of question, while "interrogation" suggests a more aggressive or challenging form of question.
