quaere

[ kweer-ee ]

verb (imperative)

1. ask; inquire (used to introduce or suggest a question).

noun

1. a query or question.

quaere

/ ˈkwɪərɪ /

noun

1. a query or question

interjection

1. ask or inquire: used esp to introduce a question

Word History and Origins

Origin of quaere¹

1525–35; < Latin, 2nd person singular imperative of quaerere to seek, ask

Word History and Origins

Origin of quaere¹

C16: Latin, imperative of quaerere to inquire

Example Sentences

Quaere—he wrote his own life which Mr. Ashmole hath and is dedicated to him.

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He lies interred in St. Martin's church: quaere if his tombe is erected.

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And he there made those excellent verses of the Trouper (quaere).

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He returned into England, October (about the middle) 1684—quaere diem.

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Quaere if I have inserted his irrigation in the spring showres.

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