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enquiring

VERB

ask about

Synonyms

STRONG

analyze check examine explore inquire inspect investigate probe pry query question scrutinize search seek

WEAK

go over look into seek an answer want to know

Antonyms

STRONG

answer find ignore neglect reply

Example Sentences

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“He was constantly enquiring; some things he was pretty sure of, but much was in a state of enquiry,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

She had had two visits from social services enquiring about the whereabouts of the pair and felt the council, as a landlord, had a responsibility to them.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Research by BBC Verify found the name Peter Cunningham was mentioned by a user on X on Monday evening, in response to a post enquiring about the identity of the suspect.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

"That mischievous enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him," she said.

From Reuters • Dec. 25, 2021

As to his real character, had information been in her power, she had never felt a wish of enquiring.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen