If "asked" means "to inquire":
* Answered: This is the most direct opposite, meaning to provide information in response to a question.
* Told: This implies providing information without being asked.
* Declared: This suggests stating something forcefully or authoritatively.
If "asked" means "to request":
* Refused: This is the opposite of agreeing to a request.
* Denied: This implies a more formal rejection.
* Gave: This implies giving something without being asked.
If "asked" refers to the past tense of "ask":
* Told: This indicates that someone provided information without being questioned.
* Informed: This is a more formal way of saying someone was given information.
* Commanded: This means someone was ordered to do something.
To determine the most appropriate opposite, consider the specific situation and the intended meaning.