Synonyms for

Inquiries

Verb / ˌɪˈnkwaɪɜ:i:z / / ˈɪnkwɜ:i:z / Another word for inquiries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of asking for information

Synonyms & similar words

question answer interrogation inquiry query research enquiry questions queries investigations examinations probes explorations scrutinies inspections research searches interrogations inquisitions pursuits quests survey analysis audit check examination review

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigations examinations queries interrogations

Informal

questions checks pokes

Literary

probings researches

Antonyms

answers replies responses solutions information clarifications

Common collocations

  • make inquiries
  • further inquiries
  • direct inquiries
  • customer inquiries
  • public inquiries
  • initial inquiries
  • urgent inquiries
  • formal inquiries

Word family

noun inquiry
verb inquire
adjective inquisitive
adverb inquisitively

Usage note

While 'inquiries' is the plural of 'inquiry', it is often used to refer to a single instance of asking for information. It is generally more formal than 'questions'.

Example sentences

  1. I made inquiries about the price of the toy.
  2. My mom has many inquiries about my grades.
  3. The reporter asked many inquiries about the accident.
  4. The police made inquiries about the missing person.
  5. Inquiries were made about the new restaurant in town.

Quotes

  • The most successful men are those who have information about everything that they need in their work: inquiries into economic conditions, markets, prices, inventions, manufacturing processes, transportation, and foreign trade. - Charles Dabney
  • There are no foolish questions and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions. - Charles Proteus Steinmetz
  • The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

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