inquire

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inquire (third-person singular simple present inquires, present participle inquiring, simple past and past participle inquired) (intransitive or transitive)

  1. (US) To ask (about something).
  2. To make an inquiry or an investigation.

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  • In British English, the spelling enquire is more common, with inquire often reserved for official inquests. In Canada and the US, both spellings are acceptable, though inquire is favored.

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inquīre

  1. second-person singular present active imperative of inquīrō
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