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Synonyms for inquire
ɪnˈkwaɪərin·quire

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Princeton's WordNet2.6 / 5 votes

  1. ask, inquire, enquireverb

    inquire about

    "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"

    Synonyms:
    postulate, need, require, expect, demand, enquire, ask, take, investigate, wonder, involve, call for, necessitate

  2. wonder, inquire, enquireverb

    have a wish or desire to know something

    "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"

    Synonyms:
    wonder, ask, marvel, investigate, question, enquire

  3. investigate, inquire, enquireverb

    conduct an inquiry or investigation of

    "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"

    Synonyms:
    ask, investigate, look into, wonder, enquire

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Dictionary of English Synonymes1.0 / 2 votes

  1. inquireverb

    Synonyms:
    [Written also Enquire.] ask, question, seek information (by questioning), make inquiry

  2. inquireverb

    Synonyms:
    make investigation, make examination

  3. inquireverb

    Synonyms:
    [Written also Enquire.] ask about, make inquiry about

PPDB, the paraphrase database3.0 / 2 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "inquire":

    investigate, enquire

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Words popularity by usage frequency

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#2323expect
#3339wonder
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#39203necessitate
#48394postulate

How to use inquire in a sentence?

  1. The SEC:

    The Commission seeks Carter's testimony to inquire about, among other things, Carter's joint ventures with Iconix.

  2. Elijah Cummings:

    The chairman asked me back in September to inquire as to whether Secretary Clinton would testify, she immediately said she would and that she wanted to come in December, but if December did not work, she would come in January. She said I'll do it, period. The fact is she was very clear. She did not hesitate for one second.

  3. President Thomas Bach:

    I don't know about the detailed allegations, which athletes, which competitions are affected, i had the conversation with the WADA president this morning ... and agreed WADA is our competent center for the fight against doping. They will inquire.

  4. Swami Sivanada:

    Life is short. Time is fleeting. Realize the Self. Purity of the heart is the gateway to God. Aspire. Renounce. Meditate. Be good do good. Be kind be compassionate. Inquire, know Thyself.

  5. Thornton:

    My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate--that's my philosophy.


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