inquire
verb [I or T] (UK also enquire) /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
/-ˈkwaɪr/ Definition
B2 to ask for information: Shall I inquire about the price of tickets? [+ question word] She rang up to inquire when her car would be ready. [+ speech] "Where are we going?" he inquired politely.Questioning people and asking questions in generalCuriositySuspecting and questioning
(Definition of inquire verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- badger verb
- cross-question verb
- debrief verb
- enquiry noun
- grilling noun
- inquirer noun
- interrogate verb
- interview noun
- interview verb
- opinion poll noun
- pin sb down phrasal verb (GET DETAILS)
- ply sb with sth phrasal verb
- put sb through the wringer idiom
- Q, q noun (QUESTION)
- questioner noun
- questioning noun
- roll noun (LIST)
- survey verb (QUESTIONS)
- tie sb down phrasal verb (GET DECISION)
- what have you got to say for yourself? idiom
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