inquire (into)

verb

in-ˈkwī(-ə)r How to pronounce inquire (into) (audio)
Definition of inquire (into)next
as in to explore
to search through or into the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire (into)
  1. explore
  2. investigate
  3. examine
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  • This article will explore how Turkey sets high-quality and affordable hair transplant standards.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Hollywood studio has been exploring its options for Starz, including the formal separation of the pay TV and streaming business from its studio operations.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • In India, investigating officer Dilip Thakor said media attention had led to the arrest of three men in the Patel case, but hundreds of such cases don’t even reach the courts.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigate
Verb
  • While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • All students are required to take fine arts and humanities courses as part of their undergraduate core curriculum, with the goal of promoting critical thinking and helping students examine problems through multiple lenses.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of examine
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