inquire
verb
in·quire in-ˈkwī(-ə)r 
inquired; inquiring
intransitive verb
1
: to put a question : seek for information by questioning
inquired about the horses
2
: to make investigation or inquiry —often used with into
transitive verb
1
: to ask about
some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate
Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray2
: to search into : investigate
inquirer noun
inquiringly
in-ˈkwī-riŋ-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- delve (into)
- dig (into)
- examine
- explore
- investigate
- look (into)
- probe
- research
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Example Sentences
When I inquired, they told me she was not here. We inquired the way to the station. “So, what do you want?” he inquired.
Recent Examples on the Web Contact the EHS Safe Grad Committee with any questions at EHSSafeGrad2023@gmail.com or to inquire about donations. Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 Candidates with 10-plus years of experience, at the end of a long interview process, would receive an offer and then inquire about benefits. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For details or to inquire about ASC Flex pay, contact ASC Public Programs Coordinator Rhodes Daigle at rdaigle@asc701.org or call (870) 395-7059. Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2022 Email info@farmingtonvalleychorale for more information or to inquire about joining this non-auditioned group. courant.com, 23 Dec. 2021 The officials sometimes work on laptops facing the baristas, sometimes join them behind the bar to work and inquire about the store, and sometimes perform menial tasks like cleaning the bathroom, Westlake said. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 Koramoah’s emergence has led some teams to call and inquire about trading for current starting weakside linebacker Mack Wilson, according to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback. cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021 Each time, a Black woman and a white man separately called the complex to inquire about using housing vouchers at the complex. Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 26 May 2022 Durant is one of the best players of all time, and when one of the best players of all time could be available, other teams should feel obligated to inquire. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 See More
Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 Candidates with 10-plus years of experience, at the end of a long interview process, would receive an offer and then inquire about benefits. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For details or to inquire about ASC Flex pay, contact ASC Public Programs Coordinator Rhodes Daigle at rdaigle@asc701.org or call (870) 395-7059. Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2022 Email info@farmingtonvalleychorale for more information or to inquire about joining this non-auditioned group. courant.com, 23 Dec. 2021 The officials sometimes work on laptops facing the baristas, sometimes join them behind the bar to work and inquire about the store, and sometimes perform menial tasks like cleaning the bathroom, Westlake said. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 Koramoah’s emergence has led some teams to call and inquire about trading for current starting weakside linebacker Mack Wilson, according to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback. cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021 Each time, a Black woman and a white man separately called the complex to inquire about using housing vouchers at the complex. Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 26 May 2022 Durant is one of the best players of all time, and when one of the best players of all time could be available, other teams should feel obligated to inquire. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English enquiren, from Anglo-French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquirere, from in- + quaerere to seek
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing inquire
Kids Definition
inquire
verb
in·quire in-ˈkwīr
inquired; inquiring
1
: to ask or ask about
I inquired about the schedule.
2
: to make an investigation
The committee inquired into the matter.
3
: to ask a question
"Can I help you?" she inquired.
inquiring 1 of 2
adjective
as in inquisitive
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inquisitive
- curious
- unsure
- experienced
- nosy
- nosey
- knowing
- cynical
- wary
- uncertain
- questioning
- watchful
- cautious
- unconvinced
- snoopy
- undecided
- worldly
- careful
- leery
- puzzled
- guarded
- worldly-wise
- hesitant
- undetermined
- quizzical
- doubting
- suspecting
- sophisticated
- disbelieving
- unsettled
- leary
- paranoid
- unbelieving
- critical
- skeptical
- incredulous
- gun-shy
- suspicious
- distrustful
- mistrustful
- negativistic
- paranoidal
- show-me
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- credulous
- trusting
- sure
- trustful
- unknowing
- unquestioning
- certain
- gullible
- uncritical
- naive
- ingenuous
- unsophisticated
- naïve
- confident
- positive
- innocent
- simpleminded
- simple
- green
- unworldly
- inexperienced
- gullable
- callow
- childlike
- wide-eyed
- idealistic
- unsuspecting
- raw
- duped
- careless
- tricked
- heedless
- deceived
- impractical
- unsuspicious
- beguiled
- unwary
- gulled
inquiring
2 of 2verb
as in asking
Synonyms & Similar Words
- asking
- questioning
- examining
- interrogating
- quizzing
- cross-examining
- surveying
- grilling
- challenging
- pumping
- querying
- polling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- responding
- answering
- returning
- replying
- communicating
- acknowledging
- commenting
- retorting
- corresponding
- reacting
- remarking
- explaining
- rejoining
- denying
- riposting
- defending
- refuting
- countering
- coming back
- rebutting
- fielding