inquire

[US]/ɪnˈkwaɪə/
[UK]/ɪnˈkwaɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. ask for information, seek information.

Phrases & Collocations

inquire into

inquire about

inquire of

inquire for

inquire after

Example Sentences

inquire into a matter

inquire into the extent of the corruption.

inquire a person's name

inquire into thine own heart.

inquire a matter of sb.

I'll inquire about the flights.

We must inquire into the matter.

historically, ‘inquire’ is a by-form of ‘enquire’.

will inquire how we can be of help;

He inquired the way.

inquire about trains to London

I inquired the way to the station.

I will inquire when to begin our lessons.

He inquired for the book in a bookstore.

inquired where the books were kept;

inquired about her health.

The lady inquired after your health.

He inquired your telephone number.

Real-world Examples

May I inquire about the departure time?

Source: Tourism English Conversation Collection

I want you to have an inquiring mind.

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

I inquired of him what he wanted.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

It's the secretary's job to inquire about the flights for the manager.

Source: Four-level vocabulary frequency weekly plan

" When will that be? " inquired the little prince.

Source: The Little Prince

Shall you dread to be melted? inquired Annie.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 4

'Who was the woman? ' he inquired.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

" The key" ? the alchemist inquired politely.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" You murdered Mysterio? " another person inquired.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

" 'Oo does 'e look like? " Fleur inquired.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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