To enquire
Example: They enquire into underlying causes systematically
Definition
"To enquire" means to seek information by asking questions, often in a formal or systematic way. It involves investigating or trying to find out facts or details about a particular subject or situation, as in the phrase: They enquire into underlying causes systematically.
Etymology
The verb "to enquire" originates from the Old French word 'enquerre,' which itself comes from the Latin 'inquirere,' meaning 'to seek into' or 'to ask about.' Did you know? The difference between 'enquire' and 'inquire' is mostly regional, with 'enquire' being more common in British English and 'inquire' in American English.
Learn to use this word actively
"To enquire" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
