Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To ask someone for information about something.
Enquire
/ɪnˈkwaɪə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I enquired, looking round the room at everyone.
'What can I do for you?' he enquired coldly.
"What old lady?" enquired the King.
Etymology:
Originating in the Middle English word enqueren, derived from Old French enquerre, based on the Latin inquirere, combining in- meaning into and quaerere meaning seek or ask.
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