inquire

1. 1

   To ask (about something).AustraliaCanadaUS

   • May I inquire to whom I have the honor of speaking?
2. 2

   To make an inquiry or an investigation.ambitransitiveintransitive

   • Police are already inquiring into the incident.
3. 3

   To call; to name.ambitransitiveobsoletetransitive

   • Canute had his portion from the rest, The which he cald Canutium, for his hyre, Now Cantium, which Kent we commenly inquire.

syn. frain