When to Use Inquiring or Enquiring?

While inquire means “to seek information in a formal way,” enquire means “to ask in a general way.” They can be used interchangeably. Inquire and enquire both originate from the same Latin word, meaning to seek.

How do you use inquiring in a sentence?

Inquiring sentence example
  1. He cleared his throat and met her inquiring gaze. ...
  2. The three sat, Sarah inquiring about their day. ...
  3. Come on, inquiring minds want to know. ...
  4. Gerasim gazed at the officer with an alarmed and inquiring look.

What is the difference between inquiring and asking?

In the most basic form, ask can be applied to any question and the response may be completely ignored if not required. Inquire, on the other hand, implies an eagerness on the part of the former to receive a response.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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