Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kweer-ee]
- /ˈkwɪər i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kweer-ee]
- /ˈkwɪər i/
Definitions of quaere word
- noun quaere a query or question. 1
- noun quaere (archaic) To ask or query; used imperatively to introduce a question or signify doubt. 1
- noun quaere a query or question 0
- exclamation quaere ask or inquire: used esp to introduce a question 0
- verb quaere inquire 0
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Origin of quaere
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin, 2nd person singular imperative of quaerere to seek, ask
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Parts of speech for Quaere
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quaere popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
quaere usage trend in Literature
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