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inquire Synonyms

Another word for inquire

Choosing another word for inquire depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To ask for information from someone.

Usage Example

"She called the admissions office to enquire about the application deadline."

Strongest
enquire
ask
query
Strong
question

• verb (Context 2)

To conduct a formal or systematic investigation into a matter of public interest or concern.

Usage Example

"An independent committee was appointed to investigate into the causes of the railway accident."

Strongest
investigate
examine
look into
Strong
probe
explore
research
delve

Opposites of inquire

The opposite of inquire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

answer
reply
respond
ignore
overlook
neglect
See all opposites of inquire

• Nearby Words

inorganically
input
inquest
inquire
inquirer
inquiring
inquiringly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inquire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inquire
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