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ENQUIRE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word enquire. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word enquire. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENQUIRE

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inquire
verbv
verb

• address a question to and expect an answer from

• have a wish or desire to know something

• conduct an inquiry or investigation of

ask
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a request or demand for something to somebody

• direct or put; seek an answer to

• consider obligatory; request and expect

• address a question to and expect an answer from

• require as useful, just, or proper

• make a date

• require or ask for as a price or condition

investigate
verbv
verb

• investigate scientifically

• conduct an inquiry or investigation of

probe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

• a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities

• an exploratory action or expedition

• an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity

verb

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• examine physically with or as if with a probe

query
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of questioning

verb

• pose a question

question
nounn
noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

request
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• the verbal act of requesting

verb

• express the need or desire for

• ask (a person) to do something

• inquire for (information)

seek
verbv
noun

• the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

verb

• try to get or reach

• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

• make an effort or attempt

• go to or towards

• inquire for

wonder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• something that causes feelings of wonder

• a state in which you want to learn more about something

verb

• have a wish or desire to know something

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

• be amazed at

Best Hypernyms For ENQUIRE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for enquire, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
communicate examine intercommunicate probe query question

Alternatives for INQUIRE

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