Question 1

What does "inquire of" mean?

Accepted Answer

To formally or politely ask a person for specific information.

Question 2

How do you use "inquire of" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She inquired of the receptionist whether the manager was available.

Question 3

Is "inquire of" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"inquire of" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Very formal and old-fashioned. More common in older literature, legal writing, or very formal correspondence. In modern everyday speech, 'ask' is almost always used instead. Phrasing: 'inquire of someone whether/what/how'.

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