inquire of
phrasal verb
inquired of; inquiring of; inquires of
formal
: to ask (someone) a question
The police inquired of his neighbors if they knew where he was.
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However the irresistible smell of the fresh baked goods made its way into the streets and soon passersby were inquiring of Rudolph how to purchase the hot and fresh bakery treats.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
Henderson inquired of Book, who actually recently ditched his Lamborghini for a McLaren.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
Henderson inquired of Book, who actually recently ditched his Lamborghini for a McLaren.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Inquire of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire%20of. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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