What is the meaning of enquire?

verb

  • Inquire about.
    • usage: "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
  • Conduct an inquiry or investigation of.
    • usage: "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
  • Have a wish or desire to know something.
    • usage: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
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