enquirer
One seeking answers
An enquirer is someone who asks questions or seeks information.
The term appears in British English where Americans would typically write inquirer.
Both spellings work for general questioning, though Americans tend to reserve enquire for casual asking and inquire for formal investigation.
The enquirer wanted to know more about the property.
One who poses inquiries
- askerOne who inquires
- petitionerOne who formally requests
- appellantOne who appeals
- supplicantOne who humbly entreats
student · learner · truth-seeker · knowledge-seeker · pilgrim · disciple · novice · searcher
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- private eyeHired investigator, unlicensed
- gumshoeInformal term for detective
- researcherOne who studies systematically
analyst · examiner · inspector · auditor · scrutineer · fact-finder · prober · snoop
Eager to learn more
- wonderingFeeling curiosity about something
- interestedEager to know more
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
- intriguedHad curiosity aroused
eager · keen · questioning · probing · searching · exploratory · nosy · prying
One who gathers news
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
- columnistRecurring newspaper feature writer
- investigative journalistReporter uncovering hidden truths
- muckrakerJournalist exposing corruption
newshound · paparazzo · gossip columnist · crime reporter · beat reporter · stringer · freelancer · interviewer
Disgraceful public affair
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
- exposéInvestigative journalism piece
headline · exclusive · scoop · supermarket tabloid · checkout · paparazzi · scandal sheet · yellow journalism
questioner
One who poses inquiries
- askerOne who inquires
- petitionerOne who formally requests
- appellantOne who appeals
supplicant · student · learner · truth-seeker · knowledge-seeker · pilgrim · disciple · novice · searcher
detective
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- private eyeHired investigator, unlicensed
- gumshoeInformal term for detective
researcher · analyst · examiner · inspector · auditor · scrutineer · fact-finder · prober · snoop · spy
inquisitive
Eager to learn more
- wonderingFeeling curiosity about something
- interestedEager to know more
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
intrigued · eager · keen · questioning · probing · searching · exploratory · nosy · prying · curious
reporter
One who gathers news
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
- columnistRecurring newspaper feature writer
- investigative journalistReporter uncovering hidden truths
muckraker · newshound · paparazzo · gossip columnist · crime reporter · beat reporter · stringer · freelancer · interviewer · fact-checker
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
exposé · headline · exclusive · scoop · supermarket tabloid · checkout · paparazzi · scandal sheet · yellow journalism · tabloid journalism
enquireranswerer
One who responds
respondent · responder · replier · informant · interviewee
- National EnquirerAmerican supermarket tabloid
- enquire afterRequest information about someone's welfare