Enquire (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The tourists did enquire about the history of the monument when they met the local guide.
- She began to enquire if anyone knew her phone number as she desperately needed help.
- Everyone around the city would enquire about the timing of the famous cultural event.
- The foreign student would often enquire about various American customs in class.
- Local residents did enquire if the recent earthquake had caused any significant damage.
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Meaning 2
Conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The police department will enquire into the allegations of misconduct by the officer.
- She decided to enquire about the accident that happened on her way home.
- The senator demanded that an independent body enquire into the alleged corruption scandal.
- A special task force has been set up to enquire about the involvement of senior officials.
- The Commission will enquire into the cause of the train derailment to prevent such accidents.
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Meaning 3
Address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother"; "I inquired about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The manager will enquire about your previous work experience during the interview.
- I intend to enquire about the status of my visa application next week.
- If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to enquire at the front desk.
- She will enquire into the reason behind the company's financial struggles in her report.
- We recommend that you enquire about the hotel's cancellation policy before booking a room.