in·quire ( n-kw r ) also en·quire ( n-)v. in·quired also en·quired, in·quir·ing also en·quir·ing, in·quires also en·quires v.intr. 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices. 2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption. v.tr. Phrasal Verb: 1. To ask about. 2. To ask: "I am free to inquire what a work of art means to me" (Bernard Berenson). See Synonyms at ask. inquire after To ask about the health or condition of. [Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inqu rere : in-, into; see in-2 + quaerere, to seek.]in·quir er n.in·quir ing·ly adv. |
inquiring [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ]
adj
seeking or tending to seek answers, information, etc. an inquiring mind
inquiringly adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  inquiring - a request for information challenge - questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy" enquiry, query, question, inquiry, interrogation - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" |
| Adj. | 1. | inquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind" curious - eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher's delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the neighbor's doings" uninquiring, uninquisitive - not inquiring |
inquiring enquiring
adjective inquisitive, interested, curious, questioning, wondering, searching, probing, doubtful, analytical, investigative, nosy (informal) This helps children develop an inquiring attitude to learning.
Translations
inquiring [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ] ADJ [mind] → inquieto, inquisitivo; [look] → inquisitivo
she looked at me with inquiring eyes → me miró con expresión inquisitiva or de interrogante
she looked at me with inquiring eyes → me miró con expresión inquisitiva or de interrogante
inquiring [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ] adj [look, glance] → interrogateur/trice
She gave him an inquiring glance → Elle lui lança un regard interrogateur.
to have an inquiring mind → avoir l'esprit curieux, faire preuve de curiosité d'esprit
She gave him an inquiring glance → Elle lui lança un regard interrogateur.
to have an inquiring mind → avoir l'esprit curieux, faire preuve de curiosité d'esprit
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