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- pronunciation:
- ihn
kwaIr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inquires, inquiring, inquired |
| definition: |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something).
Her father inquired what future plans the young man had.- synonyms:
- ask
- similar words:
- explore, query, question, quiz, research
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| related words: |
analyze, wonder |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to ask a question in order to receive information (usu. fol. by "about" or "of").
I'm inquiring about the apartment you advertised in the newspaper.The boss inquired of the reason for her frequent absences.
- synonyms:
- ask
- similar words:
- check, query, question, research, see
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| definition 2: |
to investigate (usu. fol. by "into").
The police are inquiring into the death of the famous author.Investigators for the airline are inquiring into the cause of the accident.- synonyms:
- investigate
- similar words:
- check, delve, examine, explore, look, probe, research, study
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| related words: |
canvass |
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