inquires
|in-quire|
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/ɪnˈkwaɪər/
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/ɪnˈkwaɪə/
(inquire)
seek information
Etymology
'inquire' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inquirere', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'quaerere' meant 'to seek.'
'inquire' changed from Latin 'inquirere' through Old French/Medieval forms (e.g. Old French 'enquerre') and Middle English 'inquiren' or 'inquiren', eventually becoming the modern English 'inquire.'
Initially it meant 'to seek into' or 'to search'; over time it evolved into its current senses of 'to ask (for information)' and 'to investigate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to ask for information; to pose a question
She inquires about the train schedule at the station.
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Verb 2
to investigate or look into (a matter)
The committee inquires into the cause of the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 09:39