inquire
verb
in·quire
in-ˈkwī(-ə)r 
inquired; inquiring
1
: to put a question : seek for information by questioning
inquired about the horses
2
: to make investigation or inquiry
—often used with into
1
: to ask about
some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate—
Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray2
: to search into : investigate
inquirer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of inquire in a Sentence
When I inquired, they told me she was not here.
We inquired the way to the station.
“So, what do you want?” he inquired.
Recent Examples on the Web
Committee investigators have inquired about whether Gaetz was under the influence of drugs at parties in Florida after becoming a member of Congress in 2017, according to the sources.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The family recently went on a weekend vacation, and Nevarez said she was flooded with messages inquiring about her father's whereabouts.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
But when Ohtani’s team inquired about the bank account containing his MLB salary, the complaint said, Mizuhara told them that Ohtani wanted the account kept private.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Luckily, my performance attracted the attention of a few passersby, who stopped and inquired what the matter was.
—Mohammed Naseehu Ali, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
While on a tour of the city years ago, the siblings saw the vacant former school building and inquired as to what the status of the property was.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
When regulators inquired about Truth Social’s number of signups and users, the company pushed back, and ultimately disclosed only the signups, filings show.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Always try to understand and inquire about how things are done to avoid any misunderstandings.
—Rocky Romanella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
District Attorney Gary Pasqua urged the public not to call the DA's office to harass staff or inquire about the investigation.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024
Will Steakin, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The family recently went on a weekend vacation, and Nevarez said she was flooded with messages inquiring about her father's whereabouts.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
But when Ohtani’s team inquired about the bank account containing his MLB salary, the complaint said, Mizuhara told them that Ohtani wanted the account kept private.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Luckily, my performance attracted the attention of a few passersby, who stopped and inquired what the matter was.
—Mohammed Naseehu Ali, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
While on a tour of the city years ago, the siblings saw the vacant former school building and inquired as to what the status of the property was.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
When regulators inquired about Truth Social’s number of signups and users, the company pushed back, and ultimately disclosed only the signups, filings show.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Always try to understand and inquire about how things are done to avoid any misunderstandings.
—Rocky Romanella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
District Attorney Gary Pasqua urged the public not to call the DA's office to harass staff or inquire about the investigation.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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inquire
verb
in·quire
in-ˈkwī(ə)r
inquired; inquiring
1
: to ask about
inquired the way to the train station
2
: to make an investigation
inquire into the accident
3
: to ask a question
inquired about the weather
inquirer
noun
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