English verb: enquire | |||
1. | enquire (communication) inquire about | ||
Samples | I asked about their special today. He had to ask directions several times. | ||
Examples | They enquire whether there was a traffic accident | ||
Synonyms | ask, inquire | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s somebody something. Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | communicate, intercommunicate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | confer with, consult, pry | ||
Verb group | ask, ask | ||
2. | enquire (communication) conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||
Samples | The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities. Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady. | ||
Synonyms | inquire, investigate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | examine, probe | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | spy | ||
3. | enquire (cognition) have a wish or desire to know something | ||
Samples | He wondered who had built this beautiful church. | ||
Synonyms | inquire, wonder | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | query, question | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | request | ||