inquiring Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a request for information
questioning.
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verb inquire about
ask; inquire; enquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
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verb have a wish or desire to know something
inquire; enquire; wonder.
- He wondered who had built this beautiful church
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verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
inquire; investigate; enquire.
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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adjective given to inquiry
- an inquiring mind
WordNet
In*quir"ing adjective
Definitions
Given to inquiry; disposed to investigate causes; curious; as, an .inquiring mind