Inquires vs Enquires - What's the difference?
inquires | enquires |
(inquire)
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(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.
(enquire)
To make an enquiry.
(archaic) To ask about (something).
* (rfdate) (John Milton)
* (rfdate) (Byron)
As verbs the difference between inquires and enquires
is that inquires is third-person singular of inquire while enquires is third-person singular of enquire.inquires
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(head)inquire
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* 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 ----enquires
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(head)Anagrams
*enquire
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* inquire (chiefly US)Verb
(enquir)- He enquired about the availability of rental bicycles in the town.
- ''Having thus at length enquired the truth concerning Law and dispense.
- And all obey and few enquire his will.