inquire

[ in-kwahyuhr ]

/ ɪnˈkwaɪər /

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verb (used without object), in·quired, in·quir·ing.

to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.

to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident.

verb (used with object), in·quired, in·quir·ing.

to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name.

Obsolete. to seek.

Obsolete. to question (a person).

Verb Phrases

inquire after, to ask about the state of health or condition of: Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you.

Also enquire.

Origin of inquire

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Latin inquīrere “to seek for” (see in-², query); replacing Middle English enqueren, from Old French enquerre, from Latin, as above

SYNONYMS FOR inquire

1-3 investigate, examine, query.

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synonym study for inquire

1-3. Inquire, ask, question imply that a person addresses another to obtain information. Ask is the general word: to ask what time it is. Inquire is more formal and implies asking about something specific: to inquire about a rumor. To question implies repetition and persistence in asking; it often applies to legal examinationor investigation: to question the survivor of an accident. Sometimes it implies doubt: to question a figure, an account.

OTHER WORDS FROM inquire

in·quir·a·ble, adjectivein·quir·er, nounre·in·quire, verb, re·in·quired, re·in·quir·ing.un·in·quired, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inquire

inquirer , inquisitor

Words nearby inquire

in question, in quest of, inquiet, inquietude, inquiline, inquire, inquire after, inquiries, inquiring, inquiry, inquisition

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Example sentences from the Web for inquire

I do not believe we have a current count of fugitives for publication, but will inquire.
Cuba Protects America’s Most Wanted|Michael Daly|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Everyone, of course, was too polite to inquire about the embarrassing number of absentees.
There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS: Work With Assad and Iran|Leslie H. Gelb|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I inquire if I may touch it and find the texture soft and creamy.
How to Guest Star in Your Own Life|Annabelle Gurwitch|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The court will not “inquire into the validity of a religious tenet.”
Why Can’t the FDA Fix Outdated Birth Control Labels?|Tiffany Stanley|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But the agency is obligated under the law to inquire about an applicant's activities.
IRS Deems Pro-Israel Group ‘Touch and Go’|Sarah Posner|June 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
No one cared too closely to inquire into the sources of wealth.
The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2|Arthur Griffiths
The only words he uttered were to inquire about the condition of Mademoiselle Plouernel.
The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code|Eugne Sue
After walking a good distance, we arrived at a gate and lodge, where we stopped to inquire the way.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
Clarence and Martyn walked over to Hillside the first thing the next morning to inquire for the two sisters.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge
Terrified by Josephine's condition, the emperor hurried to Paris, and sent his own physician to inquire after her condition.
Queen Hortense|L. Mhlbach

British Dictionary definitions for inquire

inquire

enquire

/ (ɪnˈkwaɪə) /

verb

to seek information; askshe inquired his age; she inquired about rates of pay
(foll by of) to ask (a person) for informationI'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming

(intr often foll by into) to make a search or investigation

Derived forms of inquire

inquirer or enquirer, noun

Word Origin for inquire

C13: from Latin inquīrere from in- ² + quaerere to seek

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	inquire
释义	inquire [ in-kwahyuhr ] / ɪnˈkwaɪər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR inquire ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), in·quired, in·quir·ing. to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person. to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident. verb (used with object), in·quired, in·quir·ing. to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name. Obsolete. to seek. Obsolete. to question (a person). Verb Phrases inquire after, to ask about the state of health or condition of: Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you. Also enquire. Origin of inquire First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Latin inquīrere “to seek for” (see in-², query); replacing Middle English enqueren, from Old French enquerre, from Latin, as above SYNONYMS FOR inquire 1-3 investigate, examine, query. SEE SYNONYMS FOR inquire ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for inquire 1-3. Inquire, ask, question imply that a person addresses another to obtain information. Ask is the general word: to ask what time it is. Inquire is more formal and implies asking about something specific: to inquire about a rumor. To question implies repetition and persistence in asking; it often applies to legal examinationor investigation: to question the survivor of an accident. Sometimes it implies doubt: to question a figure, an account. OTHER WORDS FROM inquire in·quir·a·ble, adjectivein·quir·er, nounre·in·quire, verb, re·in·quired, re·in·quir·ing.un·in·quired, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inquire inquirer , inquisitor Words nearby inquire in question, in quest of, inquiet, inquietude, inquiline, inquire, inquire after, inquiries, inquiring, inquiry, inquisition Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for inquire I do not believe we have a current count of fugitives for publication, but will inquire. Cuba Protects America’s Most Wanted\|Michael Daly\|December 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Everyone, of course, was too polite to inquire about the embarrassing number of absentees. There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS: Work With Assad and Iran\|Leslie H. Gelb\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I inquire if I may touch it and find the texture soft and creamy. How to Guest Star in Your Own Life\|Annabelle Gurwitch\|May 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The court will not “inquire into the validity of a religious tenet.” Why Can’t the FDA Fix Outdated Birth Control Labels?\|Tiffany Stanley\|March 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But the agency is obligated under the law to inquire about an applicant's activities. IRS Deems Pro-Israel Group ‘Touch and Go’\|Sarah Posner\|June 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST No one cared too closely to inquire into the sources of wealth. The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2\|Arthur Griffiths The only words he uttered were to inquire about the condition of Mademoiselle Plouernel. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code\|Eugne Sue After walking a good distance, we arrived at a gate and lodge, where we stopped to inquire the way. Wilfrid Cumbermede\|George MacDonald Clarence and Martyn walked over to Hillside the first thing the next morning to inquire for the two sisters. Chantry House\|Charlotte M. Yonge Terrified by Josephine's condition, the emperor hurried to Paris, and sent his own physician to inquire after her condition. Queen Hortense\|L. Mhlbach British Dictionary definitions for inquire inquire enquire / (ɪnˈkwaɪə) / verb to seek information; askshe inquired his age; she inquired about rates of pay (foll by of) to ask (a person) for informationI'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming (intr often foll by into) to make a search or investigation Derived forms of inquire inquirer or enquirer, noun Word Origin for inquire C13: from Latin inquīrere from in- ² + quaerere to seek Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to inquire investigate, inspect, examine, interrogate, prospect, grill, search, hit, knock, pry, study, probe, question, scrutinize, explore, roast, catechize, sift, query, analyze
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inquire

verb (used without object), in·quired, in·quir·ing.

verb (used with object), in·quired, in·quir·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of inquire

SYNONYMS FOR inquire

synonym study for inquire

OTHER WORDS FROM inquire

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inquire

Words nearby inquire

Example sentences from the Web for inquire

British Dictionary definitions for inquire

enquire

verb

Derived forms of inquire

Word Origin for inquire

Words related to inquire