inquire of
Pose question to
To inquire of someone is to ask them directly for information: She inquired of the clerk whether the package had arrived.
The construction is formal and somewhat old-fashioned—modern speakers more often say "ask" or simply "inquire": I inquired about the schedule rather than I inquired of them about the schedule.
Try to find
- solicitRequest with persistence
- appealFormal review request
- petitionFormal written appeal
- demandForceful request or requirement
consult · approach · address · contact · reach out · turn to · put to · call upon
Systematic fact-finding effort
- examineStudy with attention
- probeThorough examination or tool
- delveSearch or investigate thoroughly
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
look into · dig into · search · explore · study · analyze · uncover · discover
Expert guidance offered
- adviseGive counsel to
- conferDiscuss or bestow
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- discussTalk about thoroughly
interview · audience · debrief · brief · report to · refer to · expert opinion · second opinion
seek
Try to find
demand · consult · approach · address · contact · reach out · turn to · put to · call upon
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
scrutinize · look into · dig into · search · explore · study · analyze · uncover · discover · verify
counsel
Expert guidance offered
- adviseGive counsel to
- conferDiscuss or bestow
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
discuss · interview · audience · debrief · brief · report to · refer to · expert opinion · second opinion