There are a number of preposition words that change the meaning of a phrase when used with a particular word. For example, you can use Inquire with different prepositions, and you will get a different meaning every time. You can see the examples below:

1. Inquire for

Inquire for (a thing)

Example: I went there to inquire for my lost briefcase

2. Inquire into

Inquire into (matter)

Example: The police will inquire into the cause of death.

3. Inquire about

Inquire about (concern)

Example: She came here to inquire about the health of her son.

4. Inquire of

Inquire of (asking)

Example: First inquire of the way, then move.

Read the previous lessons

Differ on/with/from

Exult at/over/in

Dwell at/in/upon/among

Live at/in/on/for/with

Close to/with/down/out

Fight for/with/against

Grieve at/over/for

Phrase with LOOK

Phrase with Break

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