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enquire
[en-kwahyuhr]
enquire
/ ɪˈɲɪə /
verb
a variant of inquire
Other 51Թ Forms
- unenquired adjective
- unenquiring adjective
- ˈܾ noun
Example Sentences
Arsenal enquired again in January, but the German club were adamant they had no intention of selling and the Gunners did not want to antagonise them before a potential negotiation this summer.
Mr Gallagher enquired whether Sinn Féin was the IRA's political wing.
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.
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When To Use
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.
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