(also inquire esp. in AmE ) verb
ADVERB
▪ further
▪ pleasantly , politely
▪
Adam ~d politely whether they had enjoyed the show.
▪ anxiously
▪ eagerly , hopefully
▪ curiously
▪ casually , innocently
▪ evenly
▪ gently , mildly
▪ quietly , softly
▪ coldly , coolly
▪
‘You wish to speak with me?’ he ~d coldly.
▪ sarcastically , sweetly ( ironic )
▪
‘Do you mean blackmail?’ she ~d sweetly.
PREPOSITION
▪ about
▪
To ~ about tickets, call the number below.
▪ after ( esp. BrE )
▪
Rose was enquiring after you (= asking how you were) .
▪
She ~d after my mother's health.
▪ as to
▪
He didn't ~ as to my identity.
▪ into ( esp. BrE )
▪
A commission has been set up to ~ into alleged malpractice.