Inquire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Inquire is a verb meaning (intransitive, US, Canada, Australia) To ask (about something).
Meaning
(intransitive, US, Canada, Australia) To ask (about something).
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To make an inquiry or an investigation.
- (transitive, obsolete) To call; to name.
Example Sentences
Police are already inquiring into the incident.
May I inquire to whom I have the honor of speaking?
Canute had his portion from the rest, The which he cald Canutium, for his hyre, Now Cantium, which Kent we commenly inquire.
It is these people, gentlemen, the disseminators of these rumours, who are my dangerous accusers; because those who hear them suppose that anyone who inquires into such matters must be an atheist.
Word Forms
- inquires
- inquiring
- inquired
Synonyms for inquire
Depending on context, synonyms include frain, enquire, ask, wonder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enquire, ask, wonder, query, enquiry, interrogate.
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