1
[ verb ] inquire about

Synonyms

ask inquire

Examples

"I asked about their special today" "He had to ask directions several times"

Used in print

(E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)

`` Vous voulez vos petits dejeuners tout de suite alors '' ? their hostess enquired .

2
[ verb ] conduct an inquiry or investigation of

Synonyms

investigate inquire

Examples

"The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities" "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"

3
[ verb ] have a wish or desire to know something

Synonyms

wonder inquire

Examples

"He wondered who had built this beautiful church"

Related terms

question request curiosity

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