Search results
- Dictionaryinquiring/ɪnˈkwʌɪərɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. showing an interest in learning new things: "an open, inquiring mind"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
(of someone's behaviour) always wanting to learn new things, or (of someone's expression) wanting to know something: inquiring mind You have a very inquiring mind, don't you? He gave her an inquiring look. curious The best students are the ones who are curious about everything. inquisitive She's such an inquisitive little girl!
Inquiring definition: seeking facts, information, or knowledge. See examples of INQUIRING used in a sentence.
verb. (also enquire) us / ɪnˈkwɑɪər / Add to word list. to ask for information: [ I ] Officials from around the country have called to inquire about the program. [ + question word ] Phil inquired whether I wanted to meet his roommate. inquiring. adjective (also enquiring) us / ɪnˈkwɑɪər·ɪŋ / You have a very inquiring mind. Phrasal verb.
: to put a question : seek for information by questioning. inquired about the horses. 2. : to make investigation or inquiry often used with into. transitive verb. 1. : to ask about. some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate Thomas Gray. 2. : to search into : investigate. inquirer noun. inquiringly. in-ˈkwī-riŋ-lē. adverb. Phrases. inquire after.
Definition of inquiring adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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: inquire into the extent of the corruption. v.tr. 1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon.
Definitions of inquiring. adjective. given to inquiry. “an inquiring mind” synonyms: curious. eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) fact-finding, investigative, investigatory. designed to find information or ascertain facts. inquisitive. inquiring or appearing to inquire. inquisitorial.
inquiring. If you have an inquiring mind, you have a great interest in learning new things. All this helps children to develop an inquiring attitude to learning. If someone has an inquiring expression on their face, they are showing that they want to know something.
verb (used without object) , in·quired, in·quir·ing. to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person. Synonyms: query, examine, investigate. to make investigation (usually followed by into ): to inquire into the incident. Synonyms: query, examine, investigate.
When you inquire, you look into something. You might ask a question, like inquiring if the bakery is hiring any cake decorators. Inquire can also mean "to conduct an investigation." No matter how you do it, when you inquire, you seek answers.
