QUERY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUERY?

Need another word that means the same as “query”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “query” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Query” are: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, question, doubt, uncertainty, question mark, reservation, suspicion, ask, inquire, call in question, call into question, entertain doubts about, raise doubts about, throw doubt on, express suspicions about, harbour suspicions about, have suspicions about, suspect, feel uneasy about, express reservations about, harbour reservations about, have reservations about, challenge, dispute, cast aspersions on, object to, raise objections to

Query as a Noun

Definitions of "Query" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “query” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Used in writing or speaking to question the accuracy of a following statement or to introduce a question.
• A question mark.
• An instance of questioning.
• A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.

Synonyms of "Query" as a noun (9 Words)

doubt	A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account.
enquiry	An instance of questioning.
inquiry	A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest. Eventually the independent inquiry was published which found that there was no case to answer.
interrogation	A transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder. He had trouble phrasing his interrogations.
question	An instance of questioning. We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions.
question mark	An instance of questioning.
reservation	A statement that limits or restricts some claim. The reservation of positions for non Americans.
suspicion	Cautious distrust. He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
uncertainty	The state of being uncertain. Times of uncertainty and danger.

Usage Examples of "Query" as a noun

• If you have any queries please telephone our office.

Query as a Verb

Definitions of "Query" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “query” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Put a question or questions to (someone.
• Pose a question.
• Ask a question about something, especially in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy.

Synonyms of "Query" as a verb (22 Words)

ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. It s about time we asked Pam to dinner.
call in question	Read aloud to check for omissions or absentees.
call into question	Utter a sudden loud cry.
cast aspersions on	Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.
challenge	Issue a challenge to. The watchman did not challenge him.
dispute	Take exception to. The point has been much disputed.
doubt	Consider unlikely or have doubts about. I doubt my ability to do the job.
entertain doubts about	Take into consideration, have in view.
express reservations about	Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
express suspicions about	Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
feel uneasy about	Undergo passive experience of.
harbour reservations about	Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings.
harbour suspicions about	Keep in one’s possession; of animals.
have reservations about	Get something; come into possession of.
have suspicions about	Suffer from; be ill with.
inquire	Inquire about. The task of political sociology is to inquire into the causes of political events.
object to	Be averse to or express disapproval of.
question	Pose a series of questions to. Four men were being questioned about the killings.
raise doubts about	Bring up.
raise objections to	Raise in rank or condition.
suspect	Believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest, or unpleasant act, without certain proof. I suspect he is a fugitive.
throw doubt on	Utter with force; utter vehemently.

Usage Examples of "Query" as a verb

• Many people queried whether any harm had been done.
• ‘Why not?’ he queried.
• I rang the water company to query my bill.
• When these officers were queried, they felt unhappy.

Associations of "Query" (30 Words)

answer	Give the correct answer or solution to. She must answer for her actions.
answerable	Responsible for. Parents are answerable for their child s acts.
ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. People are always asking questions.
askance	With a side or oblique glance. A waiter looked askance at his jeans.
asking	The verbal act of requesting.
curiosity	Something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting. Curiosity got the better of me so I called him.
curious	Strange; unusual. She was curious to know what had happened.
dubious	Hesitating or doubting. I was rather dubious about the whole idea.
enigma	A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. Madeleine was still an enigma to him.
enquire	Conduct an inquiry or investigation of.
examination	The action or process of conducting an examination. A medical examination is conducted without delay.
inquire	Inquire about. Annie inquired after her parents.
inquiry	A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest. All lines of inquiry are open.
inquisitor	A questioner who is excessively harsh. The professional inquisitors of the press.
interrogate	(of an electronic device) transmit a signal to (another device, especially one on a vehicle) to obtain information about identity, condition, etc. He was interrogated by MI6.
interrogation	Formal systematic questioning. He had conducted hundreds of criminal interrogations.
interrogative	Relating to verbs in the so called interrogative mood. A hard interrogative stare.
interrogatory	Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation. She abandoned her interrogatory monologue.
interview	Conduct an interview in television newspaper and radio reporting. The job candidate interviewed everywhere.
interviewer	A person who interviews someone, especially as a job. She took time to answer questions from radio interviewers.
nosy	Offensively curious or inquisitive. Stop being so nosy.
pardon	Grant a pardon to. He was pardoned for his treason.
poser	A person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor.
question	Pose a question. We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions.
reply	A statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. Clough scored the first goal and Speed hit a late reply.
solution	A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances frequently but not necessarily a liquid solution. He used a solution of peroxide and water.
solve	Find the solution. Did you solve the problem.
theoretically	In a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application. The method has been studied theoretically.
why	The cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores. The whys and wherefores of these procedures need to be explained to students.
wonder	A thing or a quality of something that causes wonder. She wondered whether it would snow tonight.