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| 1. | [ verb ] inquire about | |
| Synonyms: | ask inquire | |
| Examples: | "I asked about their special today" "He had to ask directions several times" |
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| Related terms: | communicate consult investigate pry ask ask question inquirer | |
| 2. | [ verb ] conduct an inquiry or investigation of | |
| Synonyms: | investigate inquire | |
| Examples: | "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities" "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady" |
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| Related terms: | ask probe spy probe investigation questioning inquirer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] have a wish or desire to know something | |
| Synonyms: | wonder inquire | |
| Examples: | "He wondered who had built this beautiful church" |
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| Related terms: | question request curiosity | |
| Similar spelling: |
enquirer ensure enquiry encircle encircled encore |
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