Antonyms for inquiries


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri


Definition of inquiries

Origin :
  • mid-15c., enquery, from enquere (see inquire). Respelled from mid-16c. to conform to Latin.
  • noun asking; looking into
Example sentences :
  • If I can render any assistance in making these inquiries, I will.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • Inquiries were made as to the health of Mr. Potts' family, and of Mr. Potts in particular.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • "Make no inquiries, my dear; for I cannot answer any, even of yours," said Vivian.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • This last discovery was made by the two friends in pursuing their inquiries.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I attempted to pacify her by an indefinite reply to her inquiries, but in vain.
  • Extract from : « Theresa Marchmont » by Mrs Charles Gore
  • I heard no more of him for some time—indeed I made no inquiries.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It would be worse than useless now to make any inquiries, because it would be dangerous.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Adams gratefully protracted the handshake that accompanied these inquiries.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • Why was I so foolish as to engage him without making some inquiries or asking his name.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • And somehow Helen forgot all the other inquiries she might have made.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for inquiries

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