inquirer
/in'kwaiərə/ Cách viết khác : (enquiry) /in'kwaiəri/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who asks a question or seeks information: An inquirer is someone who poses a query or makes an inquiry to gain knowledge or clarification.
Usage
- The word "inquirer" is used to identify a person who is actively seeking information by asking questions. It is a formal or neutral term.
- It is often used in contexts involving investigation, research, customer service, or general curiosity.
Examples
- Noun:
- The journalist was a persistent inquirer, always seeking the truth behind the story.
- Please direct all inquirers to the information desk for assistance.
- As an inquirer into ancient history, she spent years studying primary sources.
Advanced Usage
- "An inquirer after truth": A person who seeks fundamental truths or knowledge.
- The philosopher was known as a dedicated inquirer after truth.
- "An inquirer into the matter": A person investigating a specific subject or issue.
- The committee appointed an independent inquirer into the matter.
Variants and Related Words
- Inquire (verb): To ask for information.
- She called to inquire about the job opening.
- Inquiry (noun): The act of asking for information or an official investigation.
- The police launched an inquiry.
- Enquirer/Enquiry (noun): Alternate spellings, common in British English.
- He sent an enquiry to the university admissions office.
Synonyms
- Questioner: A person who asks questions.
- Asker: One who poses a question (less formal).
- Investigator: A person who carries out a formal inquiry or examination.
Related Phrases
- To field inquiries from inquirers: To handle or respond to questions from those asking.
- The public relations team was busy fielding inquiries from inquirers all day.
Noun
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someone who asks a question
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