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Anthem vs Inquire - What's the difference?

anthem | inquire |

As verbs the difference between anthem and inquire

is that anthem is (poetic) to celebrate with anthems while inquire is (lb) to ask (about something).

As a noun anthem

is (archaic) antiphon.

anthem

English

(wikipedia anthem)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (archaic) Antiphon.
  • A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
  • The school's anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing.
  • A hymn of praise or loyalty.
  • The choir sang a selection of Christmas anthems at the service just before the big day.
  • (informal) A very popular song or track.
  • * 2003 , Peter Buckley, The rough guide to rock
  • In May 2000, they even finally cracked the UK top ten when they teamed up with Paul Van Dyk on the trance anthem "The Riddle"...

    Derived terms

    * anthemic * national anthem

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (poetic) To celebrate with anthems.
  • * Keats
  • Sweet birds antheming the morn.

    Anagrams

    * * * *

    inquire

    English

    Alternative forms

    * enquire (chiefly British)

    Verb

    (intransitive'' or ''transitive )
  • (lb) To ask (about something).
  • To make an inquiry or an investigation.
  • *
  • *:"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day.A strong man—a strong one; and a heedless." ¶ "Of what party is he?" she inquired , as though casually.
  • Usage notes

    * In British English, the spelling enquire' is more common, with '''inquire''' often reserved for official inquests. In Canada and the US, both spellings are acceptable, though ' inquire is favored.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Derived terms

    * inquire after * inquire of

    See also

    * inquest * inquisition * inquisitive * inquisitor English reporting verbs ----