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
Verb
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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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
In a clip posted in February 2023, the boys got back to their roots and inquired about the full story of how their parents (now divorced) met.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Her status remains uncertain, and reporters in attendance Monday were told not to inquire further about Watkins’ recovery timeline.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Laesch said other cities have reached out to Aurora’s sustainability department to inquire about its data center regulations.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Verb
After posting about his work online, Geel said multiple players inquired about leveraging it themselves, either to study upcoming opponents or identify their own potential giveaways.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
In a clip posted in February 2023, the boys got back to their roots and inquired about the full story of how their parents (now divorced) met.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Her status remains uncertain, and reporters in attendance Monday were told not to inquire further about Watkins’ recovery timeline.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Laesch said other cities have reached out to Aurora’s sustainability department to inquire about its data center regulations.
—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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