English dictionary
enquire
verbPronunciation
ɪŋˈkwaɪɹ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- have a wish or desire to know something
verb
- conduct an inquiry or investigation of
verb
- address a question to and expect an answer from
Example sentences
He wondered who had built this beautiful church
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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