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

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

单词	inquires
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. inquires verb present tense third-person singular of inquire as in questions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance questions asks queries surveys examines challenges cross-examines interrogates quizzes grills pumps polls Antonyms & Near Antonyms responds replies answers returns remarks acknowledges comments retorts comes back reacts communicates explains corresponds ripostes rejoins denies counters refutes defends fields rebuts See More
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inquire

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Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing inquire

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