inquire — to ask for information about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to ask for information about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Inquire derives from Latin inquirere, meaning 'to seek into' or 'to search for'. The word combines the prefix in- (into) with quaerere (to seek), creating the sense of actively pursuing information or answers through investigation.
Breakdown
in- (into) + quaerere (to seek, to ask). The prefix in- denotes direction inward or intensive action, while quaerere is the Latin root meaning to seek or search.
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📝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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