Get to know Inquire better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like enquire or probe.
Inquire in a sentence
Related words
Inquire meaning
- To ask (about something).
- To make an inquiry or an investigation.
- To call; to name.
Synonyms of Inquire
Using Inquire
- The main meaning on this page is: To ask (about something). | To make an inquiry or an investigation. | To call; to name.
- Useful related words include: enquire, probe, investigate, query.
- In the example corpus, inquire often appears in combinations such as: to inquire, inquire about, inquire into.
Context around Inquire
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Inquire
- In this selection, "inquire" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, heatherwick, plans, may and opening stand out and add context to how "inquire" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 14 to inquire about the and a to inquire whether or. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "inquire" sits close to words such as aol, arran and autoimmune, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with inquire
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
I inquire, opening one eye slowly. (6 words)
Inquire about the training programs offered to franchisees. (8 words)
Nor does Heatherwick inquire much into the factors that shape architecture. (11 words)
The camp is open to kids 7-14 years old (6 year olds may inquire about special permission) and is taught by the professional performers in town for Thingamajig Theatre Company’s Summer Season. (34 words)
The appellate court further held that since the lower court has no jurisdiction to inquire into the internal affairs of PDP, the Judge has no discretion in law to exercise in the matter. (33 words)
We began hosting farm tours, and consistently, as guests departed, they’d inquire ‘Where can we purchase your milk?’ said James Smith, chairman of The Farmer’s Cow. (28 words)
And nondisclosure of interest by Springstone…did you bother to call the company to inquire why? (16 words)
We’re just asking members of Congress, Do you think we should inquire about impeachment? (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
And nondisclosure of interest by Springstone…did you bother to call the company to inquire why?
During an interview with the man at his office it was determined that his responsibilities are to inquire about overdue returns and payments.
Griese, who worked at SickKids from 2018 to 2023, said she contacted the human resources department at SickKids multiple times to inquire about the payment.
He also spoke with the children to inquire about their education and extracurricular activities and visited their rooms to get a firsthand view of their living conditions.
I also encourage families to inquire about the advisory lessons students receive in the classroom and are available on Canvas in December and January.
I contacted Gandi on March 14 to inquire about the change but did not hear back.
I inquire, opening one eye slowly.
In February of 2022, we reached out to Chick-fil-A to inquire whether or not the job postings were legitimate.
Inquire about the training programs offered to franchisees.
I was seated next to the birthday boy, and I remember feeling sulky and quiet, hoping he would inquire about how I was.
Nor does Heatherwick inquire much into the factors that shape architecture.
She asks the players to go to Mother Gothel and inquire more about the hidden power, as she was there when the power was unleashed.
So while making plans, inquire about recent bear activity at your intended destination.
The appellate court further held that since the lower court has no jurisdiction to inquire into the internal affairs of PDP, the Judge has no discretion in law to exercise in the matter.
The camp is open to kids 7-14 years old (6 year olds may inquire about special permission) and is taught by the professional performers in town for Thingamajig Theatre Company’s Summer Season.
The Committee will inquire on who resorted to ragging, when and at which place the seniors resorted to ragging and other details.
The TikTok post featured dancing enthusiastically to the tune, prompting a curious fan to inquire about her age when the song was a hit.
They should inquire about possible conflicts of interest and directing contracts to close associates actively participating with the Government,” warned Congressman Ariel Robles.
We began hosting farm tours, and consistently, as guests departed, they’d inquire ‘Where can we purchase your milk?’ said James Smith, chairman of The Farmer’s Cow.
We’re just asking members of Congress, Do you think we should inquire about impeachment?
Common combinations with inquire
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to inquire 72×
- inquire about 61×
- inquire into 20×
- and inquire 7×
- inquire whether 5×
- should inquire 5×
- inquire of 5×
- or inquire 4×
- inquire as 4×
- may inquire 3×