inquire
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Definition of inquire
1 : to put a question : seek for information by questioning inquired about the horses
2 : to make investigation or inquiry —often used with into
1 : to ask about some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate— Thomas Gray
2 : to search into : investigate
: to ask about the health of
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Now, inquiring minds may want to know, what is Fortnite? — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, "Fortnite and high school athletes: Moeller, New Richmond coaches face off in debate.," 11 July 2018 Employers can inquire about felonies in interviews, but state law forbids them from asking about first-time convictions for a number of low-level misdemeanors, such as speeding or misdemeanors that are more than five years old. — Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, "AG warns 21 employers they violated ban on asking about criminal convictions; 3 are fined," 5 June 2018 Buyers can inquire with sellers through an in-app messaging system or buy instantly. — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "Best apps and sites for selling used home goods," 8 Nov. 2018 In June, Lauren updated inquiring fans on her stepfather's condition, directing them to the family's GoFundMe page. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Country Star Lauren Alaina Opens Up About Her Stepdad’s Death and Cancer Battle," 22 Oct. 2018 Others have also started to wonder if the picture might hold other upcoming launch clues, inquiring about Rihanna's mascara. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Rihanna Wore an Unreleased Fenty Beauty Item on Her October "Allure” Cover," 19 Oct. 2018 Coop and Lagos spoke to the residents of those houses, inquiring after the elements that had afforded each one its particular sense of coziness, or hygge. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "No Corners or Closets: What It’s Like to Live in a California “Spaceship House”," 27 Aug. 2018 Turns out Jackie had been inquiring about Marian’s death to hospitals. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "The 10 Biggest Moments From 'Sharp Objects' Episode 7," 20 Aug. 2018 The closest Gaters ever came to leaving came years ago when Chicago State inquired. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Biggest victories in Dorothy Gaters' National Hall of Fame coaching career at Marshall came off the court," 1 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inquire.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inquire
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English Language Learners Definition of inquire
: to ask for information
See the full definition for inquire in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of inquire
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.
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