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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Ohio and Florida, on the other hand, have their own state-specific hotlines (OHIO-VOTE (866-644-6868) and 833-868-3331 respectively) where voters can call and inquire about the status of their provisional ballot.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
In September, four teams inquired about trading for Young after he was benched, according to Fox’s Jay Glazer, but were told Carolina would not consider a trade.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Question: Some of our workers have inquired about wearing Halloween costumes to work.
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Gun company warranty cards often asked detailed personal questions of their customers
Various manufacturers inquired about customers’ major life events, annual income, education and occupation.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
In September, four teams inquired about trading for Young after he was benched, according to Fox’s Jay Glazer, but were told Carolina would not consider a trade.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Question: Some of our workers have inquired about wearing Halloween costumes to work.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Gun company warranty cards often asked detailed personal questions of their customers
Various manufacturers inquired about customers’ major life events, annual income, education and occupation.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inquire
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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