It's a commonly asked question whether the correct spelling is " enquire' or " inquire.' Additionally, it may be a question of whether they have different meanings. In fact, it's simply two different spellings for the same word. In American English, the dictionary lists " enquire' as a variant spelling of " inquire', suggesting that " inquire' is preferred. Spelling it as " enquire' seems to be
. more preferred in British English. As I'm typing this in Microsoft Word, neither spelling is being flagged with a red squiggly line indicating a misspelling. So, while it seems the " inquire' is the preferred spelling, neither is really incorrect. You can really pick either, but it's best to be consistent, especially if it's a piece of writing that will be submitted to a teacher, employer, newspaper or anywhere else that it will be seen and critiqued by others. For more information, visit http://www.dailywritingtips.com/inquire-vs-enquire/.
