inquire
verb (used without object)
to seek information by questioning; ask.
has inquired
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present perfectof inquire (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Times has inquired about how and why the link didn’t work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
The European planemaker has inquired with jet leasing firms and airlines, proposing to buy back slots for Airbus’ popular A321neo single-aisle jet where it can over the coming years, people familiar with the discussions said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
The Times has inquired several times about those numbers with Homeland Security, but the department has not responded.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission has inquired about Mr. Musk’s basis for writing on Twitter last week that he had “funding secured” for the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2018
No man ever knows until he has inquired.
From Zula by H. Esselstyn Lindley
