Antonyms for inquiring
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-kwahyuh r-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for inquiring
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