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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 51Թ Forms
- ·ܾ·· adjective
- ·ܾ· noun
- ··ܾ verb reinquired reinquiring
- ܲ··ܾ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of inquire1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
If you don’t get a notice or see a payment, you can call Social Security to inquire, but the agency says most affected beneficiaries will get their adjustments automatically.
The foundation’s website shut down in February, days after The Times inquired about its status with the Attorney General’s Office.
The Army Corps said that the operation “will be closely monitored and follow safety measures,” but did not provide data around its safety arguments when The Times inquired.
“Many of you have donated to her care; others have inquired about her adoption status; and most have expressed their disdain for animal abuse,” she said in a statement.
He said they inquired about her immigration status, which led to their discovery that she had been convicted of petty theft in 2005.
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Inquire Vs. Enquire
What'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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