bᵊʿāʾ בְּעָא ‘to ask’ (Aramaic)

Etymology^?: corresponding to bāʿā בָּעָה ‘to enquire’
Roots: בעה

bᵊʿāʾ v
1) to ask, seek, request, desire, pray, make petition
 1a) (P'al)
  1a1) to ask, request
  1a2) to seek (for favour)