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Synonyms for inquiring

Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-kwahyuh r-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ

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Définition of inquiring

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French enquerre "ask, inquire about" (Modern French enquérir), from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, from Latin in- "into" (see in- (2)) + quaerere "ask, seek" (see query (v.)). Respelled 14c. on Latin model, but half-Latinized enquire still persists. Related: Inquired; inquiring; inquiringly.
  • adj wondering, curious
Example sentences :
  • Inquiring for her, he seemed sorry to hear that she had gone on the excursion.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Mr Merdle made a similar reply, and Bishop explained his reason for inquiring.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I gave a commission to ‘him,’ and I have been inquiring about him.
  • Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens
  • You look at each other and at me with an inquiring astonishment?
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • However, we are not now inquiring into the causes of prophetic knowledge.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • But I fairly encountered an inquiring and somewhat anxious gaze.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Favoring the man Huntly with one inquiring glance, he turned to the corporal.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • I'm not accustomed to inquiring into the motives of my guests.
  • Extract from : « Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ » by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes
  • Ruffo stared at it for a moment with a critical inquiring gaze.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Edward Templemore turned towards him with an inquiring look.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate and The Three Cutters » by Frederick Marryat

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