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inquiringly

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in·quire  (n-kwr) 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.
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.
Phrasal Verb:
inquire after
To ask about the health or condition of.

[Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inqurere : in-, into; see in-2 + quaerere, to seek.]

in·quirer n.
in·quiring·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.inquiringly - in an inquiring manner; "Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly"
Translations
inquiringly [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋlɪ] ADV [look etc] → inquisitivamente
inquiringly [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli] adv [look] → d'un air interrogateur
inquiringly, enquiringly
adv lookfragend
inquiringly [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋlɪ] adv (look) → interrogativamente, con aria interrogativa
inquiringly [ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋlɪ] adv (look) → interrogativamente, con aria interrogativa


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"Ferdishenko," he said, gazing intently and inquiringly into the prince's eyes.
The company looked at each other with a perplexed interest -- and inquiringly at Huck, who was tongue-tied.
Boris said no more, but looked inquiringly at his mother without taking off his cloak.
 
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