how\ about

how\ about
interrog.
- Used to ask for a decision, action, opinion, or explanation. 1. Will you have or agree on?

How about another piece of pie?

What about a game of tennis?

How about going to the dance with me Saturday?

2. Will you lend or give me?

How about five dollars until Friday?

What about a little help with these dishes?

3. What is to be done about?

What about the windows? Shall we close them before we go?

4. How do you feel about? What do you think about? What is to be thought or said?

What about women in politics?

How about this button on the front of the typewriter?

See: what about

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