to seek information by questioning; ask

to inquire about a person.

to make investigation (usually fol. by into )

to inquire into the incident.

to seek to learn by asking

to inquire a person's name.

Obsolete . to seek.

Obsolete . to question (a person). ?

inquire after, to ask about the state of health or condition of

Friends have been calling all morning to inquire after you.

noun

inquisitor , investigator , prober , querier , quester , questioner , researcher