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
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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To be safe, parents should touch base with each college under consideration to inquire if the net price calculator on its website is updated and reflects the school’s current costs and financial aid policies.
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Please refrain from inquiring about inventory at each store.
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Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
To be safe, parents should touch base with each college under consideration to inquire if the net price calculator on its website is updated and reflects the school’s current costs and financial aid policies.
—Susan Alaimo, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Please refrain from inquiring about inventory at each store.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Follow the mall on Instagram to stay abreast of most recent inventory, or call the shop to inquire about current availability.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
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 22 Sep. 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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