Enquire

//ɛnˈkwaɪə//

Synonyms for "enquire" (38 found)

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Closest matches (8)

ask ask a question ask about ask questions be curious bring into question burn with curiosity

Verb(1 words)

ask

Strong matches (11)

demand dig around for dig up gape gawk inquire inquire of interpellate interrogate investigate

Verb(1 words)

inquire

Related words (19)

Verb(2 words)

investigate wonder

make inquiry nose around for nose out peer propose a question propound a question put queries query question quiz require an answer rubber rubberneck seek stare want to know wonder

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communicate examine intercommunicate probe query question

Synonyms

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ask investigate wonder

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enquiry

derived

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enquire after enquire of enquirer unenquired

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related to

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ask enquiry inquire

similar

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ask

Sample sentences

9 total sentences available.

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"Y-You OK? Not hurt?", I enquire timidly. "Ah, no, I'm fine."

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Why don't you telephone the theatre and enquire about tickets?

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I am going to enquire at the service desk if there are any restaurants around here.

Source: tatoeba (1964683)

I'll now take further steps to enquire as to how that mistake occurred.

Source: tatoeba (11008049)

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