enquire

American  

[en-kwahyuhr] / ɛnˈkwaɪər /

verb (used with or without object)

enquired, enquiring

1. inquire.

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enquire British  

/ ɪnˈkwaɪə /

verb

1. a variant of inquire

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Usage

What's the difference between enquire and inquire? Enquire and inquire mean the same thing: to ask, to seek information, or to investigate. Enquire is a less common variant of inquire.Their noun forms—enquiry and inquiry—also have the same meanings: a question, an investigation, a request for information, or the process of seeking information.Both inquire and enquire are somewhat formal. Some speakers of British English may use both words, preferring enquire in contexts that are less formal. In the U.S., enquire is rarely used.Here’s an example of enquire used correctly in a sentence.Example: I’m calling to enquire about the open position.Inquire could be used in this sentence in the same exact way.Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between enquire and inquire.

Other Word Forms

• enquirer noun
• unenquired adjective
• unenquiring adjective

Example Sentences

"I remember he was very trendy. He was wearing a suit with shoes and no socks, a fashionable thing for a young man to do. Has that gone away now?" he enquires hopefully.

From BBC

Sources with knowledge of the situation have told BBC Sport that five clubs have enquired about the 25-year-old, to varying degrees, before the January transfer window.

From BBC

Police said they cannot confirm if there was a third gunman involved or if there was anyone else involved in the attack, but enquires are ongoing.

From BBC

Men may enquire about prostate cancer checks, but there is no national programme in place.

From BBC

And he said he had enquired after the well-being of the two officers involved during police interview.

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