enquiries

[en-kwahyuhr-eez, en-kwuh-reez] / ɛnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɛn kwə riz /

NOUN

inquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry inquisition query

STRONG

analysis examination exploration inspection interrogation investigation probe questioning research study

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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Detectives and search specialists are continuing "extensive enquiries" in Devon to find missing 14-year-old Taylor Charlton, police have said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Manuel Deisen, the general manager of InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, also told the BBC the "volume of enquiries and bookings we're seeing is tracking lower to typical periods".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Charity Commission has not put a timeframe on how long enquiries will take.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Met said it was treating the incident as "religiously aggravated assault", and enquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The usual enquiries as to his success were made by the latter.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen