enquire

[en-kwahyuhr]

verb (used with or without object)

enquired, enquiring 

1. inquire.

enquire

/ ɪnˈkwaɪə /

verb

1. a variant of inquire

Other Word Forms

• enquirer noun
• unenquired adjective
• unenquiring adjective

Example Sentences

"If you are a parent or guardian in the area and your child was out that night, we ask that you enquire about their movements and what they might know," Det Insp McWhinnie said.

From BBC

She had had two visits from social services enquiring about the whereabouts of the pair and felt the council, as a landlord, had a responsibility to them.

From BBC

However, one fan enquired as to whether she could have the kit herself.

From BBC

Sources told BBC Sport that Kudus had prioritised a move to north London despite at least six top clubs enquiring about him.

From BBC

Terry Dilliway, who runs a shop selling furniture on Glastonbury High Street and has attended the festival for 40 years, also said he had helped people enquiring about the location of the event.

From BBC

When To Use

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.