Meaning & use
Inquired
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Asked about something in order to obtain information (past tense of inquire).
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She inquired about the train schedule at the station desk.
The journalist inquired whether the company planned to lay off workers.
A note on using this word
Also spelled 'enquired' in British English, especially for everyday questions, while 'inquired' is preferred for formal or official investigations.
Words with a similar meaning
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