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Inquired

Verb / ˌɪˈnkwaɪɜ:d / Another word for inquired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to ask for information or investigate something

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. She inquired about the time of the train's arrival.
  2. He inquired about the job opening at the company.
  3. The detective inquired about the whereabouts of the suspect.
  4. The teacher inquired about the student's progress in the class.
  5. I inquired about the ingredients in the recipe before making it.

Quotes

  • "Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning." - William Arthur Ward
  • "The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
  • "The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard." - William Hazlitt

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