inquired

[ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)d]

inquired Definition

• 1. to ask for information
• 2. to investigate or look into something

Using inquired: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inquired" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I inquired about the price of the car.

• Example

  The police are inquiring into the matter.

• Example

  She inquired whether he was coming to the party.

• Example

  He inquired after her health.

inquired Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inquired

• asked
• queried
• questioned
• probed
• investigated

Phrases with inquired

• inquire within

  to ask for information from someone or a group of people within an organization or business

  Example

  If you're interested in the job, please inquire within.

• inquire after someone's health

  to ask about someone's health and well-being

  Example

  When I saw her at the party, I inquired after her health.

• make inquiries

  to ask for information or investigate something

  Example

  He made inquiries about the company before accepting the job offer.

Origins of inquired

from Latin 'inquirere', meaning 'to seek for' or 'to search into'

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Summary: inquired in Brief

'Inquired' [ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)d] means to ask for information or investigate something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'I inquired about the price of the car,' or 'The police are inquiring into the matter.' 'Inquire' can also be used in phrases like 'inquire within' and 'make inquiries.'