inquiring (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

Definition

Asking for information or trying to find out facts about something.

Examples

• She made an inquiring phone call to the company.

• The journalist was inquiring about the new policy.

• He has an inquiring mind, always asking 'why?'

How to Use inquiring

inquire about (prepositional phrase)

To ask for information about a particular subject or topic. — "I am inquiring about the status of my application."

inquire into (prepositional phrase)

To investigate or examine a matter formally. — "The committee was set up to inquire into the allegations."

inquire of (prepositional phrase)

To ask someone for information (less common). — "He inquired of the locals the way to the nearest town."

Synonyms of inquiring

Words with a similar meaning to inquiring:

• asking
• questioning
• probing
• interrogating

Antonyms of inquiring

Words with the opposite meaning to inquiring:

• answering
• responding

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