quaer
Latinseek, search, ask, inquire
About This Root
From Latin quaerere (to seek, ask, inquire). A versatile root with many variant forms: quir-, quer-, quest-. Produces query, quest, question, request (seek again), conquer (originally 'seek together, acquire by effort'). The seeking sense ranges from polite asking (enquire) to forceful acquisition (conquer, conquest).
Associated Words · 8
request
To ask for something; a polite or formal act of asking
questionnaire
A form with a set of questions used to gather information
quest
A long journey or effort in pursuit of a goal; to seek or pursue
conquer
To defeat by force; to overcome a challenge
conquest
Victory through combat; gaining control by force or effort
query
A question or inquiry; to ask or express doubt
conqueror
A person who defeats others or conquers territory by force
enquire
To ask for information or investigate something