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.
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Though not inquired about by the Naperville Sun in its questionnaire, one of the biggest issues Naperville is facing is the State of Illinois’ repeal of the municipal grocery tax statute.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Democrats will likely ask about his opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, while some Republicans might inquire about his relatively progressive position on women’s reproductive rights.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
At multiple hearings leading up to trial, Judge Arnold inquired about Rihanna.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
But other teams have also approached him to inquire about his situation.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Democrats will likely ask about his opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, while some Republicans might inquire about his relatively progressive position on women’s reproductive rights.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
At multiple hearings leading up to trial, Judge Arnold inquired about Rihanna.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
But other teams have also approached him to inquire about his situation.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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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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