Explore Enquire through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like inquire or question. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Enquire meaning
British English form of inquire.
Synonyms of Enquire
Using Enquire
- The main meaning on this page is: British English form of inquire.
- Useful related words include: inquire, question, wonder, examine.
- In the example corpus, enquire often appears in combinations such as: to enquire, enquire about, enquire into.
Context around Enquire
- Average sentence length in these examples: 18.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 13 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Enquire
- In this selection, "enquire" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 18.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, hamilton, arsenal and bjd stand out and add context to how "enquire" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include advised to enquire with relevant and arsenal enquire about 17m. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "enquire" sits close to words such as abington, abled and adorno, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with enquire
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Enquire whether they have food, medicines. (6 words)
Did Hamilton enquire about Red Bull move? (7 words)
It’s how we enquire about who we are. (9 words)
The law minister said, as promised by the prime minister on Wednesday, a judicial investigation committee was formed on Thursday with High Court judge Khondkar Diliruzzaman as its head to enquire into the killing in violence. (36 words)
Gavin Howie prosecuting said: 'When one arrived, Ms Wheeler stepped onto the bus to enquire whether it was going to the Trafford Centre but the driver told her it was going in the other direction. (35 words)
A team of doctors have been calling him at regular intervals to enquire about his health, if he is facing any trouble in breathing or if requires any other medical intervention. (31 words)
Did Hamilton enquire about Red Bull move? (7 words)
When interrogating data on economic inequality using knowledge about efforts underway to reduce it, it is natural to enquire: Why is it so difficult to close gaps? (27 words)
Example sentences (20)
Be careful to enquire at specific times of the year, such as monthly meetings or employee with your manager.
Did Hamilton enquire about Red Bull move?
He recognised the voice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had called to enquire about his health condition.
In a statement on Wednesday, Kongba said displaced citizens stopped the convoy to enquire about its cargo and attacked after the peacekeepers refused to tell them.
They can see any platform and enquire about the product.
They have contacted Oxfam, Red Cross and other local pick up points to enquire about shipping the donations, and some boxes will be sent to Portsmouth.
When BJP Panchayat President Subrata Pradhan reached the spot to enquire, BJD workers allegedly attacked him with machetes.
All journalists are surely supposed to enquire into the things they report.
Arsenal enquire about £17m-rated Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye - with teenager also on the radar of.
Initial meeting with Gayle Good to enquire about veterans and servicemen family services and further employment.
It’s how we enquire about who we are.
She added that the Commission is empowered to investigate and enquire into subjects.
The Chief Secretary took this occasion to enquire from Deputy Commissioners about the disaster preparedness in their districts.
The law minister said, as promised by the prime minister on Wednesday, a judicial investigation committee was formed on Thursday with High Court judge Khondkar Diliruzzaman as its head to enquire into the killing in violence.
To enquire about a stay at Moonshine Cottage visit; moonshinercottage.
When interrogating data on economic inequality using knowledge about efforts underway to reduce it, it is natural to enquire: Why is it so difficult to close gaps?
At all the times, workers are advised to enquire with relevant authorities when there are misunderstandings.
A team of doctors have been calling him at regular intervals to enquire about his health, if he is facing any trouble in breathing or if requires any other medical intervention.
Enquire whether they have food, medicines.
Gavin Howie prosecuting said: 'When one arrived, Ms Wheeler stepped onto the bus to enquire whether it was going to the Trafford Centre but the driver told her it was going in the other direction.
Common combinations with enquire
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to enquire 42×
- enquire about 21×
- enquire into 9×
- and enquire 4×
- enquire at 3×
- enquire whether 3×
- enquire with 2×
- enquire after 2×
- enquire on 2×