inquire

1. Address a question to and expect an answer from (synset 200899241)
   "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother"; "I inquired about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
   is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
   subtypes:

   • pry - be nosey
   • query, question - pose a question
   • interrogate, question - pose a series of questions to
   • confer with, consult - get or ask advice from
   same as: ask, enquire
   verb group: ask - direct or put; seek an answer to
2. Have a wish or desire to know something (synset 200731363)
   "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
   is a type of: query, question - pose a question
   subtypes: request - inquire for (information)
   same as: enquire, wonder
3. Conduct an inquiry or investigation of (synset 200787624)
   "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
   is a type of: examine, probe - question or examine thoroughly and closely
   subtypes: spy - secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
   same as: enquire, investigate

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