enquire

/ɛnkwˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/ɪnˈkwaɪɝ/

to enquire

MAIN VERB

to seek information by asking questions or investigating a subject

synonyms : ask

have a wish or desire to know something

synonyms : inquire

to officially investigate

synonyms : inquire

Examples

1. I'm writing to enquire about language courses.

2. She probably knew that something was in the wind but chose not to enquire too closely about it.

3. At my return, I enquired for the mother and child.

4. Assure, ensure, insure, inquire, enquire.