Synonyms & related words for inquire

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of inquire — including ask, investigate, interrogate, query, examine, interpellate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to inquire

Explore words related to inquire — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include inquiringly, inquiries, enquiringly, questions, querist, preexamine, consult, wonder. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for inquire

Common synonyms for inquire include ask, investigate, interrogate, query, examine, interpellate, explore, inspect — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does inquire come from?

The word inquire breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root quir-, from Latin quaero (“seek, ask”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.