Showing results for enquiring. Search instead for esquirin.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“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

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

The Pakistan Cricket Board released videos from the venue of players from the two countries greeting each other with warmth and enquiring after one another's families.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2022

"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

Darcy, after enquiring of her how Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner did, a question which she could not answer without confusion, said scarcely anything.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen