Definitions

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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Detectives and search specialists are continuing "extensive enquiries" in Devon to find missing 14-year-old Taylor Charlton, police have said.

From BBC • May 17, 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

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said it would "not have been appropriate to provide a running commentary on the investigation at such a delicate stage until all enquiries had been completed".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

In a statement, the Met told the BBC that "enquiries remain ongoing".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

They then sat down, and when her enquiries after Rosings were made, seemed in danger of sinking into total silence.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen