Investigated vs Inquired - What's the difference?
investigated | inquired |
(investigate)
To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
To conduct an inquiry or examination.
* 1903 , , "The Shadow and the Flash,"
(inquire)
(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.
As verbs the difference between investigated and inquired
is that investigated is (investigate) while inquired is (inquire).investigated
English
Verb
(head)investigate
English
Verb
(investigat)- to investigate the causes of natural phenomena
- to investigate an unsolved murder
- "Why don't you investigate'?" he demanded. And ' investigate I did.
