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Having or showing a deeply inquisitive nature or intent
“He turns an inquiring eye on you and it is obvious he has gone through the drill many times before.”
Pertaining to an inquiry or investigation
“The author of this inquiring study into the problem of the morale and co-operativeness of workers in industry is an associate professor of industrial research at the Graduate School of Business Administration at Harvard University.”
The formal questioning, such as of a defendant or witness in court
Present participle for to inquisitively ask questions about
“After talking things through we wandered back upstairs to inquire about our boy.”
Present participle for to inquisitively investigate or study (something)
“And open-minded curiosity and the courage to inquire deeply are both qualities that, when cultivated, can provide fertile soil for positive change.”
Present participle for to dispute the validity of
Present participle for to intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs
Present participle for to make a formal application or request
Present participle for to appeal or ask a question formally
Present participle for to think about something with curiosity or doubt
Present participle for to put forward for consideration
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