in•quire
Pronunciation: (in-kwīr'), [key]
— v., -quired, -quir•ing.
—v.i.
- to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
- to make investigation (usually fol. by into): to inquire into the incident.
—v.t.
- to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name.
- to seek.
- to question (a person).
- to ask about the state of health or condition of: Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you.
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