ENQUIRING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word enquiring. (close relations)
Definition of ENQUIRING
Best Alternative Words for ENQUIRING
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curious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) adjective satellite • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | ||||||||
inquisitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing curiosity • inquiring or appearing to inquire | ||||||||
investigative | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • designed to find information or ascertain facts | ||||||||
nosy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • offensively curious or inquisitive | ||||||||
probing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation | ||||||||
questioning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a request for information adjective satellite • perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) • marked by or given to doubt • showing curiosity | ||||||||
scrutinizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail • examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |