to inquire
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3.0
- verb
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
- Formal
:
consultar
- I inquired at the hotel for a reliable private detective.
- inquire about the reason
- inquire further
- encourage students to inquire
Listen in on what's going on, inquire compassionately, curiously.
- Listen in on what's going on, inquire compassionately, curiously.
- They're how to ask the right questions, how to inquire into society's biggest questions.
- Sadhguru, to know yourself, you must first inquire into what you are not.
- Isn't it one of the great things we celebrate about the human species, that we inquire about how we can do better?
- It's taking shape as you sit and listen, and emerges more fully formed as you read, inquire, and create.
- So he says, well, let's think for a minute what it means to actually question, not just ask a single question, but to question, to inquire after things.
- I hadn't done anything wrong, but because I had no family to inquire about me, they could do anything to me.
- But almost every kindergarten system that I've inquired about around the world, different nations, they all have this nap time.
- And so the more you inquire into the world of your story, the more the characters become who you need them to be in order to fully exploit your premise.
- But in truth, all you have to do is inquire within right to bring it back.
Examples
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The allowance varies from program to program, so you should inquire about this flexibility before applying.
Academic text (2011) -
She called the hotel to inquire about available rooms for the weekend.
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Always be less certain and always inquire and ask questions and think through things for yourself.
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But in truth, all you have to do is inquire within right to bring it back.
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I have no right to inquire into your feelings.
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I suggest you inquire of him
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Might I inquire about the painting?
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May I gently inquire as to how much it's worth?
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Usually people contact me through the website cargobykvn.com and they will inquire about purchasing.
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As they toured the building, Destiny inquired about the reading program and the materials used for instruction.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To request information or an answer from someone
∞
1.0
To tell someone you want or need something
981
1.0
Ask someone for information, advice, or help
570
1.0
To ask someone questions to get information
40
2.1
To ask several people for information
18
3.7
To ask a person a question to show doubt or get information
9
3.3
Ask how someone is and about their health
Antonyms
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Inquire comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and quaerere 'to seek', so you can think of it as 'seeking into' something. That's why to inquire normally means to ask for information, like calling to ask about your application.