Enquired: meaning, definitions and examples
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enquired
[ ɪnˈkwaɪəd ]
asking questions
The word 'enquired' is the past tense of 'enquire', which generally means to ask for information about something. It is commonly used in British English. When someone enquired, they sought clarification or details about a particular subject. Enquiring can occur in various contexts, such as requesting information via conversation or written communication. It is a formal way to express a need for knowledge or understanding.
Synonyms
asked, inquired, probed, queried, requested
Examples of usage
- She enquired about the job application status.
- He enquired whether the meeting was still on.
- The customer enquired if they had any vegan options.
- They enquired about the train schedules.
Translations
Translations of the word "enquired" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perguntou
🇮🇳 पूछा
🇩🇪 erkundigte
🇮🇩 menanyakan
🇺🇦 запитав
🇵🇱 zapytał
🇯🇵 問い合わせた
🇫🇷 s'est renseigné
🇪🇸 preguntó
🇹🇷 sordu
🇰🇷 문의했다
🇸🇦 استفسر
🇨🇿 zeptal se
🇸🇰 spýtal sa
🇨🇳 询问了
🇸🇮 vprašal
🇮🇸 spyrja
🇰🇿 сұрады
🇬🇪 კითხა
🇦🇿 soruşdu
🇲🇽 preguntó
Word origin
The word 'enquire' originates from the Latin word 'inquirere' which means 'to seek for' or 'to search into'. This Latin root is a combination of 'in-' which means 'into' and 'quaerere', meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek'. The early forms of the word made their way into Middle English as 'enquiren', reflecting the action of seeking information. The use of 'enquire' and its variants became more commonly accepted in British English, while 'inquire' is primarily preferred in American English. The shift towards its modern spelling and usage can be traced back to the late 14th century. Over the centuries, 'enquire' has maintained its significance in formal and informal contexts, especially in written forms of communication.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,622, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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