As verbs the difference between inquire and speer
is that inquire is (lb) to ask (about something) while speer is (scotland) to ask, to inquire.
As a noun speer is
(obsolete) sphere.
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." ΒΆ "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)
Related terms
* inquiry
* query
Derived terms
* inquire after
* inquire of
speer
English
Alternative forms
* speir
* spere
