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- pronunciation:
- ihn
kwaIr
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inquires, inquiring, inquired |
| definition 1: |
When you inquire about something, you ask a question or questions so that you can get information about this thing.
The doctor inquired about the patient's diet. He wanted to find out if she was eating enough healthy foods.- synonyms:
- ask
- similar words:
- question, research
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| definition 2: |
When people inquire into something, they investigate to try to find out something.
The police are inquiring into the cause of the fire.- similar words:
- examine, explore, look, probe, research, study
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