inquire

[ɪnˈkwaɪərd]

Definition:
1. Ask for information about something.
2. Investigate something carefully.

Use 'inquire' in a sentence:

• 1. He went to the hospital to inquire about her.
• 2. Why don't you inquire by telephone?
• 3. The police decided to inquire into the events leading up to the accident.
• 4. Students have been calling all morning to inquire after their teacher.
• 5. He inquired closely about it.
• 6. He inquired after her health.
• 7. They all inquired after your health.
• 8. They inquired about the matter time and again.
• 9. The police inquired at the next door.
• 10. She inquired when the national library would open.
• 11. He was so impressed that he inquired the young shepherd's name.
• 12. Andy sat down at the table and inquired as to what the problem was.
• 13. He went to the desk to inquire and make a reservation.
• 14. He called them several times to inquire about job possibilities.
• 15. Inspectors were appointed to inquire into the affairs of the company.
• 16. He called them several times to inquire about job possibilities.
• 17. "What are you doing there?" she inquired.
• 18. He inquired whether there had been any messages for him.