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inquire

/ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/verb2 syllables

Inquire means: address a question to and expect an answer from.

Synonyms for inquire5

verb, as in address a question to and expect an answer from

ask, enquire

verb, as in have a wish or desire to know something

wonder, enquire

verb, as in conduct an inquiry or investigation of

investigate, enquire

also used for inquire

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What does inquire mean?3

verb

1

address a question to and expect an answer from“Ask your teacher about trigonometry”

2

have a wish or desire to know something“He wondered who had built this beautiful church”

3

conduct an inquiry or investigation of“The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with inquire?12

one syllable

diretyreshiresquireireskierspire
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Inquire in a sentence

  • If you need some help, just inquire the higher ranking official.EnglishFreak
  • We're looking forward to your reply, please feel free to inquire any further information.mraz
  • I went to the hospital to inquire after his health.CK
  • He had to inquire into the record of the event.unknown
  • He says he will inquire into the matter.CK
  • They came to the hospital to inquire after me.unknown
  • She hired a private detective to inquire into the case.CK
  • Did you inquire as to whether you should leave?unknown

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Forms of inquire

as a verb

past tense
inquired
present participle
inquiring
third-person singular
inquires
past participle
inquired