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enquire
[ en-kwahyuhr ]
enquire
/ ɪ²Ôˈ°ì·É²¹ÉªÉ™ /
verb
- a variant of inquire
Derived Forms
- ±ð²Ôˈ±ç³Ü¾±°ù±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ôe²Ô·±ç³Ü¾±°ù±ð»å adjective
- ³Ü²Ôe²Ô·±ç³Ü¾±°ùi²Ô²µ adjective
Example Sentences
However, it is understood Farrell reached out to Borthwick in the week following the Six Nations to enquire about Wigglesworth's availability.
Police Scotland said they are carrying "extensive enquires" and searches to find the sisters, including the use of police dogs and the marine unit.
He was unfailingly polite, even solicitous, enquiring about my family, and the journey to Syria.
Liverpool were among the first sides to seriously enquire about the forward in an attempt to head off competition for his signing.
She tells me that anyone from any background can enquire about adoption and that specialist training is available.
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Enquire Vs. Inquire
What's the difference between enquire and inquire?
Enquire and inquire mean the same thing: to ask, to seek information, or to investigate. Enquire is a less common variant of inquire.
Their noun forms—enquiry and inquiry—also have the same meanings: a question, an investigation, a request for information, or the process of seeking information.
Both inquire and enquire are somewhat formal. Some speakers of British English may use both words, preferring enquire in contexts that are less formal. In the U.S., enquire is rarely used.
Here’s an example of enquire used correctly in a sentence.
Example: I’m calling to enquire about the open position.
Inquire could be used in this sentence in the same exact way.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between enquire and inquire.
Quiz yourself on enquire vs. inquire!
True or False?
Enquire and inquire have the same meaning.
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