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inquire

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/ · UK /ɪnˈkwaɪə/

inquire means: To ask someone for information.

verb

ASKB2

To ask someone for information.

  • I called to inquire about tickets.
  • She inquired whether the shop was open.
  • May I inquire why you left early?

How to use it: inquire about something (She called to inquire about the price.); inquire whether/if… (He wrote to inquire whether rooms were available.); inquire at somewhere (Please inquire at reception.)

Similar words: ask, enquire

Common phrases: inquire about something, inquire whether, inquire at reception

INVESTIGATEC1

To examine a situation carefully to discover what happened or why it happened.

  • Officials will inquire into the complaint.
  • The panel inquired into the causes of the fire.
  • We must inquire further before reaching a decision.

How to use it: inquire into something (A committee will inquire into the accident.)

Similar words: investigate, examine, enquire

Common phrases: inquire into something, inquire further

Questions about inquire

What does inquire mean?

To ask someone for information.

What is inquire in other languages?

Türkçe: sormak · Español: preguntar · Français: demander · Deutsch: nachfragen · Italiano: chiedere · 日本語: 尋ねる

How do you pronounce inquire?

In American English /ɪnˈkwaɪr/; in British English /ɪnˈkwaɪə/.

How do you use inquire in a sentence?

I called to inquire about tickets. She inquired whether the shop was open.

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