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enquirer

noun (an enquirer, enquirers); US usually inquirer

«enquirer» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. An enquirer is a person who asks for information about something. tree →
  2. (formal) An enquirer may also be someone who investigates or looks into a question. tree →

In the lessons

In formal letters, offices and shops («all enquirers will receive a reply»). In science, a curious enquirer asks questions. Newspapers called The Enquirer or The Inquirer are names. Phrases: curious enquirer, each enquirer.

Examples

  • The receptionist answered every enquirer politely. tree →
  • The museum sends leaflets to each enquirer. tree →
  • A good scientist is a curious enquirer. tree →
  • Several enquirers phoned about the lost dog poster. tree →
  • The enquirer wanted to know when the pool opens. tree →
  • Our class became young enquirers about space. tree →

Note

UK: enquire/enquirer for asking; inquire/inquiry often for formal investigations. US: inquire/inquirer for both. Formal; everyday words are «someone asking» or «caller».

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/enquirer/