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- [in-kwahyuh r]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kwahyuh r]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
Definitions of inquire word
- verb without object inquire to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person. 1
- verb without object inquire to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident. 1
- verb with object inquire to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name. 1
- verb with object inquire Obsolete. to seek. 1
- verb with object inquire Obsolete. to question (a person). 1
- noun inquire Ask for information from someone. 1
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Origin of inquire
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin inquīrere to seek for (see in-2, query); replacing Middle English enqueren < Old French enquerre < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Inquire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inquire popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inquire usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inquire
verb inquire
- investigate — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- interrogate — to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- prospect — Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects.
- grill — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
Antonyms for inquire
verb inquire
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- reply — followup
- respond — to reply or answer in words: to respond briefly to a question.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- find — to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.
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