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ENQUIRING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Enquiring.

Enquiring - as a verb

Address a question to and expect an answer from

Example: "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askinquire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Conduct an inquiry or investigation of

Example: "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inquireinvestigate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examineprobe
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a wish or desire to know something

Example: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inquirewonder
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
queryquestion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enquiring - as a noun

An instance of making an enquiry; an asking.

Enquiring - as an adjective

Curious, inquisitive or investigative.

Example Sentences

"The enquiring customer asked many questions about the product."
"She had an enquiring mind and always sought answers to her curiosity."
"The enquiring journalist interviewed several witnesses to gather information."
"The enquiring child wanted to know why the sky was blue."
"He had a naturally enquiring nature and was always eager to learn new things."
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Word Game Points

Is ENQUIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enquiring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENQUIRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is ENQUIRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, enquiring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENQUIRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is ENQUIRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enquiring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENQUIRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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