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inquire definition

in·quire (in kwīr′)

intransitive verb inquired -·quired′, inquiring -·quir′·ing

  1. to seek information; ask a question or questions
  2. to carry out an examination or investigation: usually with into

Etymology: ME enqueren < OFr enquerre < VL *inquaerere, for L inquirere < in-, into + quaerere, to seek

transitive verb

to seek information about to inquire the way

Related Forms:

inquire Idioms

inquire after

to pay respects by asking about the health of

inquire for

  1. to ask to see (someone)
  2. to try to get by asking

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