inquire

US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/
UK /ɪnˈkwaɪr/
1.

ask for information from someone.

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he inquired about cottages for sale
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ask
2.

investigate; look into.

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the task of political sociology is to inquire into the causes of political events
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