Enquiry vs. Enquire: What's the Difference?
Enquiry and Enquire Definitions
Enquiry
Variant of inquiry.
Enquire
Variant of inquire.
Enquiry
A question.
Enquire
(intransitive) To make an enquiry.
He enquired about the availability of rental bicycles in the town.
Enquiry
Search for truth, information or knowledge.
Scientific enquiry
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Enquire
To ask about (something).
Enquiry
See Inquiry.
Enquire
See Inquire.
Enquiry
An instance of questioning;
There was a question about my training
We made inquiries of all those who were present
Enquire
Inquire about;
I asked about their special today
He had to ask directions several times
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Enquiry
A search for knowledge;
Their pottery deserves more research than it has received
Enquire
Conduct an inquiry or investigation of;
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
Enquiry
A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Enquire
Have a wish or desire to know something;
He wondered who had built this beautiful church
