Enquiry vs. Enquire

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Difference Between Enquiry and Enquire
Enquirynoun
A question.
Enquireverb
(intransitive) To make an enquiry.
He enquired about the availability of rental bicycles in the town.Enquirynoun
Search for truth, information or knowledge.
scientific enquiryEnquireverb
To ask about (something).
Enquirynoun
an instance of questioning;
there was a question about my trainingwe made inquiries of all those who were presentEnquireverb
inquire about;
I asked about their special todayHe had to ask directions several timesADVERTISEMENT
Enquirynoun
a search for knowledge;
their pottery deserves more research than it has receivedEnquireverb
conduct an inquiry or investigation of;
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularitiesinquire into the disappearance of the rich old ladyEnquirynoun
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Enquireverb
have a wish or desire to know something;
He wondered who had built this beautiful church