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inquire into

VERB

explore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze delve into examine probe research scrutinize search seek test try

STRONG

burrow hunt inspect prospect question reconnoitre scout sift tour travel traverse

WEAK

dig into go into have a look leave no stone unturned look into turn inside out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

find neglect

STRONG

ignore overlook

VERB

scrutinize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze check check out comb consider dissect explore inspect investigate look over peruse pore over probe scan sift watch weigh

STRONG

candle canvass case contemplate dig eyeball overlook peg penetrate pierce search smoke stare study survey view

WEAK

burn up check over eagle-eye get a load of go over with a fine-tooth comb perlustrate put under a microscope scope scrutinate take the measure of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore neglect

STRONG

misunderstand

Example Sentences

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"Petitioner has a legal right to inquire into this outcome through the statutorily enacted procedures available to him."

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025

When presented with facts or evidence which plainly debunk his position, he doesn’t concede or even attempt to further inquire into those truths.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2023

He’d gone there one sun-blasted July day to inquire into the mysterious whereabouts of his passport.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2022

Monday's tribunal will inquire into allegations that, between 23 October 1996 and 4 May 2006, Dr Steen "knowingly and dishonestly carried out several actions to conceal the true circumstances" of the child's death.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2022

“These are mysteries we mustn’t inquire into, Malcolm,” she’d said.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

inquire into

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