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- DictionaryIn·quire/inˈkwī(ə)r/
verb
- 1. ask for information from someone: "he inquired about cottages for sale"
- 2. investigate; look into: "the task of political sociology is to inquire into the causes of political events"
verb. (also enquire) us / ɪnˈkwɑɪər / Add to word list. to ask for information: [ I ] Officials from around the country have called to inquire about the program. [ + question word ] Phil inquired whether I wanted to meet his roommate. inquiring. adjective (also enquiring) us / ɪnˈkwɑɪər·ɪŋ / You have a very inquiring mind. Phrasal verb.
The verb inquire means "to ask for information." If you wonder about how the world began, you inquire about its origin. Inquire comes from the Latin combination of words in, meaning "into" and quærere, meaning "ask, seek." When you inquire, you look into something. You might ask a question, like inquiring if the bakery is hiring any cake ...
Definition of inquire verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 4, 2024 · a. to seek information; ask. she inquired his age. she inquired about rates of pay. b. (foll by of) to ask (a person) for information. I'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming. 2. (intransitive; often foll by into) to make a search or investigation.
3 days ago · a. to seek information; ask. she inquired his age. she inquired about rates of pay. b. (foll by of) to ask (a person) for information. I'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming. 2. (intransitive; often foll by into) to make a search or investigation.
INQUIRE definition: to ask someone for information about something: . Learn more.
1. a. to seek information; ask: she inquired his age; she inquired about rates of pay. b. ( foll by of) to ask (a person) for information: I'll inquire of my aunt when she is coming. 2. (often foll by: into) to make a search or investigation. [C13: from Latin inquīrere from in- 2 + quaerere to seek] inˈquirer, enˈquirer n.
