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v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires v.intr. 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices. 2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption. v.tr. Phrasal Verb: 1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon. See Synonyms at ask. 2. To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze: economists inquiring whether markets behave differently during a recession. inquire after To ask about the health or condition of (someone). [Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquīrere : in-, into; see IN-2 + quaerere, to seek.] in·quirer n. in·quiring·ly adv. |
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