enquire
/ɪnˈkaɪər/ · en·quire
verb
- to ask for information about something in a formal or polite way The journalist will enquire about the company's financial situation during the press conference.
- to make a formal investigation into something The government will enquire into the causes of the accident to determine liability.
noun
- a formal or polite question, especially one that is written She sent an enquire to the hotel about their room rates and availability.
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Did you know? The word 'enquire' is often confused with 'inquire', but while both words can be used as synonyms, 'enquire' is more commonly used in British English, whereas 'inquire' is preferred in American English. This distinction is not absolute, however, and both words are widely accepted in both varieties of English.