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4. The synonym of inquire is "to ask." This is why the most common Prepositions attached to it are "about," "into," "after," and "for." "Inquire of" is indeed used with the specific meaning of directing the query to a person e.g.
When I make a call to get some information regarding a matter, I generally start the conversation with "Hello, I would like to inquire about something."
Jul 11, 2020 · I’m mystified about the use of the preposition “of” after the verb “ask” and “inquire” and the noun “inquiry.”
Feb 17, 2011 · You could consider Inquirer, Questioner or, for instance Interrogator. Meanings differ slightly, I'd normally go for one of the first two. The third can be used when someone asks multiple questions, i.e., interrogates someone else. Edit: respondent has been suggested by others.
The "Cambridge Dict." shows "enquire" without any descriptions, except the info "UK" and "US for inquire". On the other hand the dictionary shows full explanation for "inquire".
4. I have read the post Enquire and inquire. It was illuminating, but I am unsure which version to use. I am an American, but am writing to a woman in England. It is a formal business letter, and the context is: "I am writing to enquire..." Is this appropriate, as I believe it fits the criteria mentioned in the other post, or should I use inquire?
For example, see the following reference: Denison was interested, went over to him, and watched the swift, skilful manner in which the thin brown fingers worked. "Where are you going to fish?...
May 26, 2011 · 19. In British English I think these two words have different shades of meaning, but I couldn't articulate them. In American English I see inquire used where I would use "enquire". Are there shades of meaning in British English? Do they exist in American English? I am convinced the difference was creating by grammatical fanatics trying to ret ...
Being an American of "a certain age", any time I hear the word "inquiring" I immediately think of the National Enquirer ads that were plastered all over US radio and TV in the 80's, with the catchphrase "inquiring minds want to know".
Apr 1, 2014 · 1. You can inquire with or of (someone), at (a place), or into (something), so: A previous inquiry with / of Bob did not yield any new insights. These sound unidiomatic to me. It's probably the incongruity of the hyper-formal and – well, Bob. @EdwinAshworth Both 'inquire of' and 'inquire with' are correct (though the latter is less popular ...
