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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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The order mandated that public hospitals inquire about patients’ citizenship status starting Nov. 1 and report expenses quarterly and annually to state officials.
—Madeline De Figueiredo, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
The investigation began in late September, days after Bryson reportedly contacted a family member inquiring about anyone interested in potentially adopting her then-unborn baby, Click 2 Houston and ABC 13 reported, citing charging documents.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
But one day, during Vance’s senior year, Tape inquired about his star student’s post-graduation plans.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 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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