inquire
verb (used without object)
to seek information by questioning; ask.
inquired
Example Sentences
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The meeting cancellation came after The Times inquired with the district about the bidding process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Our relationship with Kuwaiti customers is still good," he told AFP, as a Kuwaiti woman inquired about high-quality Iranian velvet.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Chinese carmaker BYD inquired about taking over an idled Stellantis plant in the Toronto suburbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Clubs in the Premier League and overseas have inquired about Rashford and will surely continue to do so until the transfer window closes on 1 September.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Back and still breathing?” the old man inquired.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
