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inquire
[ in-kwahyuhr ]
verb (used without object)
- to seek information by questioning; ask:
to inquire about a person.
Synonyms: , ,
- to make investigation (usually followed by into ):
to inquire into the incident.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
- to seek to learn by asking:
to inquire a person's name.
Synonyms: , ,
- Obsolete. to seek.
- Obsolete. to question (a person).
verb phrase
- to ask about the state of health or condition of:
Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you.
inquire
/ ɪˈɲɪə /
verb
- to seek information; ask
she inquired about rates of pay
she inquired his age
- foll by of to ask (a person) for information
I'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming
- introften foll byinto to make a search or investigation
Derived Forms
- ˈܾ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ܾ·· adjective
- ·ܾ· noun
- ··ܾ verb reinquired reinquiring
- ܲ··ܾ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of inquire1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A male has been detained and inquires are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened.
Warren sent a letter inquiring about Lutnick's connections to Tether ahead of Lutnick’s confirmation hearings, noting its reputation as “outlaws’ favorite cryptocurrency.”
Mark Adams of Long Beach, who was visiting Gravitas to inquire about becoming a member, stumbled upon RummiKlub’s event and decided to hop into the game.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Federal Trade Commission have also sent letters to 23andMe recently inquiring about data protection.
“We got inquires to open studios, so I decided to license out the system. And it took off from there.”
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Related Words
Inquire Vs. Enquire
's the difference between inquire Իenquire?
Inquire and enquire mean the same thing: to ask, to seek information, or to investigate. Enquire is a less common variant of inquire.
Their noun forms—inquiry and enquiry—also have the same meanings: a question, an investigation, a request for information, or the process of seeking information.
Both inquire and enquire are somewhat formal. Some speakers of British English may use both words, preferring inquire in contexts that are more formal. In the U.S., enquire is rarely used.
Here’s an example of inquire used correctly in a sentence.
Example: I’m calling to inquire about the open position.
Enquire could be used in this sentence in the same exact way.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between inquire and enquire.
Quiz yourself on inquire .enquire!
True or False?
Inquire and enquire have the same meaning.
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