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inquiringly
in·quire I0157400 (ĭn-kwīr′)v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires v.intr.1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption.v.tr.1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon. See Synonyms at ask.2. To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze: economists inquiring whether markets behave differently during a recession.Phrasal Verb: inquire after To ask about the health or condition of (someone).
[Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquīrere : in-, into; see in-2 + quaerere, to seek.]
in·quir′er n.in·quir′ing·ly adv.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | inquiringly - in an inquiring manner; "Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly"enquiringly |
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