inquire
to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident.
to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name.
Obsolete. to seek.
Obsolete. to question (a person).
inquire after, to ask about the state of health or condition of: Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you.
Origin of inquire
1- Also enquire.
synonym study For inquire
Other words for inquire
Other words from inquire
- in·quir·a·ble, adjective
- in·quir·er, noun
- re·in·quire, verb, re·in·quired, re·in·quir·ing.
- un·in·quired, adjective
Words that may be confused with inquire
- inquirer , inquisitor
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British Dictionary definitions for inquire
enquire
/ (ɪnˈkwaɪə) /
to seek information; ask: she inquired his age; she inquired about rates of pay
(foll by of) to ask (a person) for information: I'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming
(intr often foll by into) to make a search or investigation
Origin of inquire
1Derived forms of inquire
- inquirer or enquirer, noun
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