B2noun 5K

Enquiry

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪnkwəri//ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/

Meaning of Enquiry

an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something

In simple words: A question or a request for information.

Enquiry in a sentence

• I made an enquiry about the availability of the product.
• Her enquiry into the matter revealed some surprising facts.
• You should direct all enquiries to the customer service department.
• The police conducted an enquiry after the incident.
• After an enquiry, the board found no evidence of wrongdoing.

How to use Enquiry

Use 'enquiry' in formal or business contexts when asking for information. In casual conversations, 'question' may be more common. Avoid using 'enquiry' in very informal settings.

Grammar pattern

enquiry + about/into + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'inquire-y' — think about asking someone in a formal way.

Related words

Collocations with Enquiry

• detailed
• thorough
• full
• carry out
• conduct
• have
• be underway
• take place
• begin
• report
• team
• process
• at an/​the enquiry
• during an/​the enquiry
• in an/​the enquiry
• a steward’s enquiry
• the outcome of an enquiry
• the result of an enquiry
• exhaustive
• extensive
• thorough
• flood
• stream
• make
• pursue
• send
• desk
• office
• service
• pending enquiry
• enquiry about
• enquiry as to
• direct an enquiry to somebody
• careful
• systematic
• further
• encourage
• enquiry concerning
• enquiry into
• an area of enquiry
• a board of enquiry
• a commission of enquiry

Synonyms for Enquiry

• inquiry
• question
• request
• probe
• investigation

Opposites of Enquiry

• answer
• response

Common mistakes with Enquiry

• Confused with 'inquiry'; 'enquiry' is often British English.
• Using 'enquiry' in informal contexts where 'question' is more suitable.
• Incorrect pluralization; 'enquiries' should not be replaced with 'enquiries'.

Frequently asked questions about Enquiry

What does Enquiry mean?

A question or a request for information.

What is the definition of Enquiry?

an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something

How do you use Enquiry in a sentence?

I made an enquiry about the availability of the product.

Can you give another example of Enquiry?

Her enquiry into the matter revealed some surprising facts.

What are synonyms for Enquiry?

Common alternatives include inquiry, question, request, probe, investigation.

What is the opposite of Enquiry?

Opposite meanings include answer, response.

What words go with Enquiry?

It commonly pairs with detailed, thorough, full, carry out, conduct, have, be underway, take place, begin, report, team, process, at an/​the enquiry, during an/​the enquiry, in an/​the enquiry, a steward’s enquiry, the outcome of an enquiry, the result of an enquiry, exhaustive, extensive, thorough, flood, stream, make, pursue, send, desk, office, service, pending enquiry, enquiry about, enquiry as to, direct an enquiry to somebody, careful, systematic, further, encourage, enquiry concerning, enquiry into, an area of enquiry, a board of enquiry, a commission of enquiry.

What are common mistakes when using Enquiry?

Confused with 'inquiry'; 'enquiry' is often British English. Using 'enquiry' in informal contexts where 'question' is more suitable. Incorrect pluralization; 'enquiries' should not be replaced with 'enquiries'.

How do you pronounce Enquiry?

US: /["/ˈɪnkwəri//ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enquiry?

Use 'enquiry' in formal or business contexts when asking for information. In casual conversations, 'question' may be more common. Avoid using 'enquiry' in very informal settings.

What CEFR level is Enquiry?

"Enquiry" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.