inquire

Meanings

• Verb

  To ask for information or an explanation; to make an inquiry.

  - "I will inquire about the price of the car."
  - "The detective inquired about the suspect's alibi."
  - "Can you inquire with the library about the availability of the book?"

• Verb

  To examine or investigate carefully.

  - "The scientists inquired into the cause of the explosion."
  - "The committee inquired into the matter and submitted a report."
  - "The journalist inquired into the background of the politician."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inquire
quire , desire , empire , squire , hire

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Variants

List of all variants of inquire that leads to same result
inquire , inquire after , inquired , inquired after , inquirer , inquirers , inquires , inquires after , inquiring , inquiring after , inquiringly , enquire , enquired , enquirer , enquirers , enquires , enquiries , enquiring , enquiry , inquiry , inquire into , inquired into , inquires into , inquiring into , inquire of , inquired of , inquires of , inquiring of

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Etymology

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The word 'inquire' comes from the Latin word 'inquirere', which means 'to seek, investigate, or explore'. It is related to the verb 'quaerere', which means 'to ask' or 'to seek'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inquire' is often used in legal and formal contexts.

2. The word 'inquire' is pronounced the same way in English, Spanish, and Italian.

3. The term 'inquiry' is used to describe a formal investigation or examination, such as a Senate inquiry or a grand jury inquiry.

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Related Concepts

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1. question: A question is a statement that asks for information or an explanation. Inquiries often involve asking questions.

2. investigation: An investigation is a formal inquiry into a matter, often carried out by law enforcement agencies or other organizations.

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Culture

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The word 'inquire' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, it is often used to describe the act of asking questions or seeking answers. In art, it can refer to the process of examining or investigating something closely. In music, there are several songs with the word 'inquire' in their titles, such as 'Inquire Within' by The Moody Blues and 'Inquire' by The Stranglers.

How to Memorize "inquire"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'inquire', imagine asking a question or seeking information. Picture yourself going to a library or a store and asking for something.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'inquire', think of the words 'question' or 'ask'. You can also associate it with the idea of seeking knowledge or information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'inquire', think of the phrase 'I need to inquire' or 'I'm going to inquire'. You can also use the acronym 'I N Q U E R E' to remember the meaning.

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