inquiring 音标拼音: [ɪnkw'ɑɪɚɪŋ]
a . 询问的,打听的,爱追根究底的
询问的,打听的,爱追根究底的
inquiring adj 1 :
given to inquiry ; "
an inquiring mind " [
ant :
{
uninquiring }, {
uninquisitive }]
n 1 :
a request for information [
synonym : {
questioning }, {
inquiring }]
Inquire \
In *
quire "\,
v .
i . [
imp . &
p .
p . {
Inquired };
p .
pr . &
vb .
n . {
Inquiring }.] [
OE .
enqueren ,
inqueren ,
OF .
enquerre ,
F .
enqu ['
e ]
rir ,
L .
inquirere ,
inquisitum ;
pref .
in -
in quarere to seek .
See {
Quest }
a seeking ,
and cf . {
Inquiry }.]
[
Written also {
enquire }.]
1 .
To ask a question ;
to seek for truth or information by putting queries .
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We will call the damsel ,
and inquire . --
Gen .
xxiv .
57 .
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Then David inquired of the Lord yet again .
And the Lord answered him . --
1 Sam .
xxiii .
4 .
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2 .
To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means of knowledge ;
to make examination .
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And inquire Gladly into the ways of God with man . --
Miltom .
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Note :
This word is followed by of before the person asked ;
as ,
to inquire of a neighbor .
It is followed by concerning ,
after ,
or about ,
before the subject of inquiry ;
as ,
his friends inquired about or concerning his welfare . "
Thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this ." --
Eccl .
vii .
10 .
It is followed by into when search is made for particular knowledge or information ;
as ,
to inquire into the cause of a sudden death .
It is followed by for or after when a place or person is sought ,
or something is missing . "
Inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus ." --
Acts ix .
11 .
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Inquiring \
In *
quir "
ing \,
a .
Given to inquiry ;
disposed to investigate causes ;
curious ;
as ,
an inquiring mind .
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52 Moby Thesaurus words for "
inquiring ":
Socratic method ,
agape ,
agog ,
all agog ,
analysis ,
asking ,
bringing into question ,
burning with curiosity ,
catechetical method ,
catechistic ,
catechization ,
catechizing ,
challenge ,
consumed with curiosity ,
curious ,
dispute ,
examination ,
ghoulish ,
gossipy ,
inquest ,
inquirendo ,
inquiring mind ,
inquiry ,
inquisition ,
inquisitional ,
inquisitive ,
inquisitorial ,
interested ,
interpellation ,
interrogation ,
interrogational ,
interrogative ,
interrogatory ,
investigative ,
itchy ,
morbid ,
morbidly curious ,
open -
eyed ,
openmouthed ,
overcurious ,
probing ,
prurient ,
pumping ,
querying ,
questioning ,
quiz ,
quizzical ,
quizzing ,
scopophiliac ,
seeking ,
supercurious ,
voyeuristic
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INQUIRE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of INQUIRE is to put a question : seek for information by questioning How to use inquire in a sentence Synonym Discussion of Inquire
INQUIRING Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com Inquiring definition: seeking facts, information, or knowledge See examples of INQUIRING used in a sentence
Inquiring - definition of inquiring by The Free Dictionary Define inquiring inquiring synonyms, inquiring pronunciation, inquiring translation, English dictionary definition of inquiring v in·quired , in·quir·ing , in·quires v intr 1 To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices 2 To make an inquiry or investigation:
INQUIRING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary Seeking or tending to seek answers, information, etc Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video
Inquiring - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com given to inquiry(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
INQUIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary INQUIRE definition: 1 to ask for information: 2 to ask for information: 3 to ask for information: Learn more
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INQUIRING Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster Synonyms for INQUIRING: inquisitive, curious, nosey, unsure, experienced, nosy, cynical, uncertain; Antonyms of INQUIRING: credulous, trusting, unquestioning
Inquiring Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary INQUIRING meaning: 1 : asking questions wanting to learn more; 2 : showing a desire to ask a question or learn more