inquires

VERB

ask; look into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

examine inspect interrogate investigate

STRONG

analyze catechize explore grill hit knock probe prospect pry query question roast scrutinize search seek sift study

WEAK

feel out go over hit up request information seek information test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

answer find neglect reply

WEAK

respond

Example Sentences

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inquires

She said she hadn’t been able to move out of her shelter in Brooklyn, in large part because she gets turned down by landlords scrutinizing her salary when she inquires about apartments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

Melania inquires about what Macron has done to curb bullying and anxiety among French youth.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026

Police Scotland said inquires to trace the sole occupant of the boat were ongoing.

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025

Police have revealed no further information about the driver or their motivation, but say inquires are ongoing.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025

Padva inquires after the Burgess sisters arrive on their own, since he commonly accompanies them.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern