inquire.

inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"[syn: ask ]

conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"[syn: investigate ]

have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"[syn: wonder ]

verb

analyze , check , examine , explore , go over , inquire , inspect , investigate , look into , probe , pry , query , question , scrutinize , search , seek , seek an answer , want to know