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Definition of inquiring : 1. Given to inquiry; disposed to investigate causes; curious; as, an inquiring mind.
2. of Inquire

Synonyms:

inquisitorial, inquisitory, curious, meddlesome, scrutinizing, intrusive, fact-finding, prying, meddling, investigatory, peeping, searching, investigate, investigative

quizzical, analytical, interpolating, challenging, catechizing, cross-examining, inquisitive, delving, disputing, maieutic, surveying, examining, canvassing, investigating, exploring, contemplating, Socratic, asking, heuristic, interrogating, polling, quizzing, speculative, interested, contemplative, debating, interrogative

pleading, inviting, summoning, seeking, requisitioning, bidding, querying, appealing, petitioning, probing, wanting, requesting, questioning, demanding, wishing, soliciting, urging, desiring

Usage examples:

• She still looked at me with steady, inquiring eyes. - "The Two Destinies", Wilkie Collins.
• Mr Green gave him a glance curious and inquiring. - "Janet's Love and Service", Margaret M Robertson.
• Ellen herself opened the conversation by inquiring for his aunt. - "The Portion of Labor", Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.