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
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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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As part of its agenda, advisors to the government-efficiency group reportedly inquired about the possibility of shrinking or dismantling the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, according to a December report in The Wall Street Journal.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
People who have difficulty doing so through diet and exercise alone may want to inquire with their health care providers about medications that can treat obesity.
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Gasly was still under contract at the time, but Alpine had inquired about the Frenchman.
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Weeks after the November election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to school leaders, telling them that the state’s schools are prohibited from requesting Social Security numbers or inquiring about students’ or parents’ immigration status.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
People who have difficulty doing so through diet and exercise alone may want to inquire with their health care providers about medications that can treat obesity.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Gasly was still under contract at the time, but Alpine had inquired about the Frenchman.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Weeks after the November election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to school leaders, telling them that the state’s schools are prohibited from requesting Social Security numbers or inquiring about students’ or parents’ immigration status.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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