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Meaning of the word inquire in English

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inquire

US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/

UK /ɪnˈkwaɪr/

Verb

1.

ask for information from someone.

Example:

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he inquired about cottages for sale

Synonym:

2.

investigate; look into.

Example:

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the task of political sociology is to inquire into the causes of political events

Synonym:

probe look investigate research examine explore scan sift delve dig search scrutinize study inspect survey analyse consider appraise check out snoop

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