Antonyms for in quiring


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


Definition of in quiring

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.
  • As in inquiring : adj wondering, curious
  • As in inquisitive : adj curious
  • As in quizzical : adj appearing confused or curious
  • As in searching : adj probing
  • As in analytical : adj examining
  • As in wondering : adj inquisitive
  • As in analytic : adj logical
  • As in inquisitorial : adj curious
  • As in investigative : adj curious
  • As in snoopy : adj curious
  • As in curious : adj desiring knowledge, understanding
  • As in analytic/analytical : adj examining and determining
  • As in question : noun asking for answer
  • As in questioning : noun interrogation
  • As in apply : verb ask, request
  • As in inquire : verb ask; look into
  • As in inspect : verb examine, check
  • As in interrogate : verb ask pointed questions
  • As in investigate : verb check into thoroughly
  • As in look into : verb check, research
  • As in meddle : verb intervene, interfere
  • As in ask : verb question
  • As in probe : verb explore, investigate
  • As in prospect : verb look for; seek
  • As in pry : verb interfere in someone else's business
  • As in query : verb ask
  • As in question : verb ask for answer
  • As in quiz : verb question
  • As in request : verb ask for
  • As in research : verb examine, study
  • As in scan : verb look over, scrutinize lightly
  • As in scour : verb search thoroughly
  • As in search : verb seek to find something
  • As in seek : verb look for
  • As in sift : verb take out residue; remove impurities
  • As in solicit : verb plead for; try to sell
  • As in study : verb contemplate, learn
  • As in test : verb examine, quiz
  • As in wonder : verb doubt; ponder
  • As in call for : verb demand; entail
  • As in catechize : verb instruct and question
  • As in reconnoiter : verb inspect
  • As in challenge : verb dispute, question
  • As in interlope : verb meddle
  • As in lucubrate : verb study
  • As in cross-examine : verb interrogating an opposing witness
  • As in delve : verb dig into task, action
  • As in demand : verb ask strongly for something
  • As in dig : verb investigate; discover
  • As in enquire : verb ask about
  • As in examine : verb analyze, test
  • As in examine : verb ask questions pointedly
  • As in go into : verb investigate
  • As in hunt : verb look, search for

Synonyms for in quiring

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