Complete the collocation.

Since I like him a lot, I _____ him out.

asked

The correct answer is asked.

The collocation "asked out" means to invite someone on a date. It is the most appropriate word to use in this context, as it conveys the meaning of the speaker expressing their interest in the person and wanting to spend time with them.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Talked means to have a conversation with someone. This is not the right word to use, as it does not convey the same meaning as "asked out."
• Went means to move or travel to a place. This is not the right word to use, as it does not convey the same meaning as "asked out."
• Called means to make a telephone call to someone. This is not the right word to use, as it does not convey the same meaning as "asked out."