Inquire vs Quote - What's the difference?
inquire | quote |
(lb) To ask (about something).
To make an inquiry or an investigation.
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*:"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.
To repeat someone’s exact words.
To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.
(archaic) To observe, to take account of.
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A quotation, statement attributed to someone else.
A quotation mark.
A summary of work to be done with a set price.
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As verbs the difference between inquire and quote
is that inquire is to ask (about something) while quote is to repeat someone’s exact words.As a noun quote is
a quotation, statement attributed to someone else.inquire
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Alternative forms
* enquire (chiefly British)Verb
(intransitive'' or ''transitive )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 ofSee also
* inquest * inquisition * inquisitive * inquisitor English reporting verbs ----quote
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Verb
Synonyms
* (repeat words) citeAntonyms
* end quote * unquoteDerived terms
* quotable * quote unquote * misquoteNoun
(en noun)- ''After going over the hefty quotes , the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.