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
- 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
- analysis
- audit
- catechizing
- check
- cross-examination
- delving
- disquisition
- examination
- exploration
- fishing expedition
- grilling
- hearing
- inquest
- inquisition
- inspection
- interrogation
- interrogatory
- investigation
- legwork
- poll
- probe
- probing
- pursuit
- Q and A
- query
- quest
- question
- questioning
- quizzing
- request
- research
- scrutiny
- search
- study
- survey
- third degree
- trial balloon
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