2. To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means of
knowledge; to make examination.
And inquire Gladly into the ways of God with man.
Miltom.
This word is followed by of before the person asked; as, to inquire of
a neighbor. It is followed by concerning, after, or about, before the
subject of inquiry; as, his friends inquired about or concerning his
welfare. "Thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this." Eccl. vii. 10.
It is followed by into when search is made for particular knowledge or
information; as, to inquire into the cause of a sudden death. It is
followed by for or after when a place or person is sought, or something
is missing. "Inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of
Tarsus." Acts ix. 11.
In*quire", v. t. 1. To ask about; to seek to know by asking; to make
examination or inquiry respecting.
Having thus at length inquired the truth concerning law and
dispense.
Milton.
And all obey and few inquire his will.
Byron.