enquire softly
Frequency: 4.00.6 per million words
to ask for information in a quiet voice
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Examples (10)
- “May I see the manager?” she enquired softly.
- He leaned in to enquire softly about her health.
- “Is everything alright?” he softly enquired.
- The nurse enquired softly if the patient needed anything.
- She softly enquired about the price of the antique vase.
- “Are you leaving so soon?” he enquired softly, looking disappointed.
- The detective enquired softly about his whereabouts on that night.
- Walking over to the receptionist, she enquired softly for the room number.
- “Do you have a moment?” the assistant softly enquired.
- He enquired softly after her family, wanting to be respectful.