inquire — to ask for information about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to ask for information about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
Korean meaning: 문의하다, 묻다, 조사하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**콰**이어
Example Sentences
- The customer inquired if we serve pizza for breakfast.
- Police are inquiring into the mysterious disappearance of all the office donuts.
- Please inquire at the reception desk for further assistance.
inquire
VERB//ɪnˈkwaɪər//
to ask for information about something
A hotel guest inquires about local attractions at the reception desk
Inquire to learn what dreams require and inspire!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'inquirere'에서 유래되었으며, '안으로 들어가서(in-) 찾다(quaerere)'라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 마치 정보의 미로 속으로 들어가서 답을 찾아 헤매는 탐정 같은 느낌이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The customer inquired if we serve pizza for breakfast.”
“Police are inquiring into the mysterious disappearance of all the office donuts.”
“Please inquire at the reception desk for further assistance.”
“She inquired about the company's remote work policy during the interview.”
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