enquiries

[en-kwahyuhr-eez, en-kwuh-reez] / ɛnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɛn kwə riz /

NOUN

inquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry inquisition query

STRONG

analysis examination exploration inspection interrogation investigation probe questioning research study

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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The Charity Commission has not put a timeframe on how long enquiries will take.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"A female victim is being supported by specially trained officers. The man has been released on bail as enquiries continue."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Met said it was treating the incident as "religiously aggravated assault", and enquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said that an investigation was opened, but "despite initial enquiries, officers were unable to progress the investigation due to limited information".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Their first object was her sister; and she was more grieved than astonished to hear, in reply to her minute enquiries, that though Jane always struggled to support her spirits, there were periods of dejection.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen