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What is another word for Inquire? – 224 Inquire Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ask question interrogate examine investigate research probe scrutinize survey interview poll solicit request seek demand challenge test analyze inspect explore study deliberate ponder reflect consider think muse wonder speculate guess assume presume suppose query pose propound put raise table submit propose suggest recommend advise counsel consult confer discuss debate argue negotiate mediate moderate explore look into check out snoop pry peer gaze stare glance look view observe notice note discover uncover find learn ascertain determine decide conclude resolve figure out work out

    Meaning of Inquire

    to ask for information about something

    Definitions

    • To ask for information about something, typically in a formal or polite way
    • * To conduct a formal investigation or inquiry into something
    • * To make a request or petition for something

    Etymology of Inquire

    The word "inquire" comes from the Old French word "enquerre", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (into) and "quaerere" (to seek)
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to ask for information" or "to conduct an investigation"

    Example Uses

    • The police will inquire into the circumstances surrounding the accident
    • * I inquired about the price of the ticket at the box office
    • * The committee was formed to inquire into the allegations of corruption

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignore disregard neglect overlook dismiss reject refuse deny hide conceal cover withhold keep retain suppress stifle silence muzzle gag quiet hush still mute deafen blind obscure cloud confuse mislead deceive delude misinform misguide misdirect divert distract avoid evade shun eschew abstain refrain desist cease

    Related Nouns

    inquiry investigation research study analysis examination inspection survey interview questionnaire poll probe scrutiny review assessment evaluation appraisal estimate valuation measurement observation notice perception awareness knowledge information data fact finding conclusion result outcome consequence effect impact

    Related Verbs

    investigate research examine analyze inspect survey interview question ask seek request demand challenge test probe scrutinize study deliberate ponder reflect consider think muse wonder speculate guess assume presume suppose

    Related Adjectives

    inquiring curious interested attentive observant perceptive aware knowledgeable informed educated enlightened astute discerning penetrating incisive keen sharp acute sensitive receptive open receptive responsive reactive proactive inquisitive probing searching inductive deductive analytical critical evaluative estimative appreciative valuative measuring observative