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

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said it would "not have been appropriate to provide a running commentary on the investigation at such a delicate stage until all enquiries had been completed".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

However, a source at Pride in London said the current board "understands that appropriate enquiries were made" and that the money spent in Mykonos was eventually paid back.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Police said a 30-year-old man, who BBC Scotland understands to be her grandson Grant McKinnon, was arrested in the Glasgow area, and that enquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen