inquire

verb

in·quire in-ˈkwī(-ə)r How to pronounce inquire (audio)

inquired; inquiring

intransitive verb

: to put a question : seek for information by questioning

inquired about the horses

: to make investigation or inquiry

—often used with into

transitive verb

: to ask about

some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate

Thomas Gray

: to search into : investigate

inquirer noun

inquiringly

in-ˈkwī-riŋ-lē How to pronounce inquire (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

When I inquired, they told me she was not here. We inquired the way to the station. “So, what do you want?” he inquired.

Recent Examples on the Web Contact the EHS Safe Grad Committee with any questions at EHSSafeGrad2023@gmail.com or to inquire about donations.

Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 Candidates with 10-plus years of experience, at the end of a long interview process, would receive an offer and then inquire about benefits.

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For details or to inquire about ASC Flex pay, contact ASC Public Programs Coordinator Rhodes Daigle at rdaigle@asc701.org or call (870) 395-7059.

Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2022 Email info@farmingtonvalleychorale for more information or to inquire about joining this non-auditioned group.

courant.com, 23 Dec. 2021 The officials sometimes work on laptops facing the baristas, sometimes join them behind the bar to work and inquire about the store, and sometimes perform menial tasks like cleaning the bathroom, Westlake said.

BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 Koramoah’s emergence has led some teams to call and inquire about trading for current starting weakside linebacker Mack Wilson, according to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback.

cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021 Each time, a Black woman and a white man separately called the complex to inquire about using housing vouchers at the complex.

Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 26 May 2022 Durant is one of the best players of all time, and when one of the best players of all time could be available, other teams should feel obligated to inquire.

Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

inquire

verb

as in to ask

Synonyms & Similar Words

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ask
question
examine
interrogate
cross-examine
challenge
quiz
grill
survey
pump
query
poll

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

respond
answer
return
acknowledge
reply
explain
communicate
react
rejoin
correspond
remark
comment
deny
retort
defend
come back
refute
riposte
counter
rebut
field

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of inquire are ask, interrogate, query, and question. While all these words mean "to address a person in order to gain information," inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions.

began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue

The words ask and inquire can be used in similar contexts, but ask implies no more than the putting of a question.

ask for directions

Although the words interrogate and inquire have much in common, interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning.

the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day

The meanings of query and inquire largely overlap; however, query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation.

queried a librarian about the book

The synonyms question and inquire are sometimes interchangeable, but question usually suggests the asking of series of questions.

questioned them about every detail of the trip

单词	inquire
释义	inquire verb in·quire in-ˈkwī(-ə)r inquired; inquiring intransitive verb 1 : to put a question : seek for information by questioning inquired about the horses 2 : to make investigation or inquiry —often used with into transitive verb 1 : to ask about some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate Thomas Gray 2 : to search into : investigate inquirer noun inquiringly in-ˈkwī-riŋ-lē adverb Phrases inquire after : to ask about the health of Synonyms delve (into) dig (into) examine explore investigate look (into) probe research See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences When I inquired, they told me she was not here. We inquired the way to the station. “So, what do you want?” he inquired. Recent Examples on the Web Contact the EHS Safe Grad Committee with any questions at EHSSafeGrad2023@gmail.com or to inquire about donations. Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 Candidates with 10-plus years of experience, at the end of a long interview process, would receive an offer and then inquire about benefits. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For details or to inquire about ASC Flex pay, contact ASC Public Programs Coordinator Rhodes Daigle at rdaigle@asc701.org or call (870) 395-7059. Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2022 Email info@farmingtonvalleychorale for more information or to inquire about joining this non-auditioned group. courant.com, 23 Dec. 2021 The officials sometimes work on laptops facing the baristas, sometimes join them behind the bar to work and inquire about the store, and sometimes perform menial tasks like cleaning the bathroom, Westlake said. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 Koramoah’s emergence has led some teams to call and inquire about trading for current starting weakside linebacker Mack Wilson, according to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback. cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021 Each time, a Black woman and a white man separately called the complex to inquire about using housing vouchers at the complex. Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 26 May 2022 Durant is one of the best players of all time, and when one of the best players of all time could be available, other teams should feel obligated to inquire. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English enquiren, from Anglo-French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquirere, from in-* + quaerere to seek First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing inquire inquire into inquire of inquire after inquire into inquire of inquire after Kids Definition inquire verb in·quire in-ˈkwīr inquired; inquiring 1 : to ask or ask about I inquired about the schedule. 2 : to make an investigation The committee inquired into the matter. 3 : to ask a question "Can I help you?" she inquired. inquire verb as in to ask Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ask question examine interrogate cross-examine challenge quiz grill survey pump query poll Antonyms & Near Antonyms respond answer return acknowledge reply explain communicate react rejoin correspond remark comment deny retort defend come back refute riposte counter rebut field See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of inquire are ask, interrogate, query, and question. While all these words mean "to address a person in order to gain information," inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions. began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue The words ask and inquire can be used in similar contexts, but ask implies no more than the putting of a question. ask for directions Although the words interrogate and inquire have much in common, interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning. the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day The meanings of query and inquire largely overlap; however, query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation. queried a librarian about the book The synonyms question and inquire are sometimes interchangeable, but question usually suggests the asking of series of questions. questioned them about every detail of the trip
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inquire

verb

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