ENQUIRE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For ENQUIRE
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answer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • the speech act of replying to a question • the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims • a nonverbal reaction verb • react verbally • respond to a signal • give the correct answer or solution to • understand the meaning of • give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) • be liable or accountable • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • match or correspond • be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of • react to a stimulus or command | ||||||||
clarify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make clear and (more) comprehensible • make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating | ||||||||
disclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • reveal to view as by removing a cover | ||||||||
divulge | verbv | |||||||
verb • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret | ||||||||
explain | verbv | |||||||
verb • make plain and comprehensible • define • serve as a reason or cause or justification of | ||||||||
inform | verbv | |||||||
verb • impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to • give character or essence to • act as an informer | ||||||||
reply | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange verb • react verbally | ||||||||
respond | verbv | |||||||
verb • show a response or a reaction to something • react verbally • respond favorably or as hoped | ||||||||
speak | verbv | |||||||
verb • express in speech • exchange thoughts; talk with • use language • give a speech to • make a characteristic or natural sound | ||||||||
tell | verbv | |||||||
noun • a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap) verb • express in words • let something be known • narrate or give a detailed account of • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • discern or comprehend • inform positively and with certainty and confidence • give evidence • mark as different |