INQUIRED (OF) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

inquired (of)

verb

past tense of inquire (of)

as in asked

to put a question or questions to casually inquired of the neighbors the identity of the house's previous owner

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Sanft asked jurors if there was any evidence that Davis had ever called the shots before or after the shooting.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Anyone with information about this incident who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Officer David Kaes or Officer Kevin Alexander at (970) 221-6540.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of asked

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The experts also questioned whether Harry and Meghan are equally invested in making Britain a permanent home.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioned

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Issa Abdel-Al, a local official in the village, said Israeli forces raided the area early Thursday, interrogated residents, and seized a member of the municipal council and two other local men, farmers who kept livestock and bees.

— Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Some years ago, when a foreign tourist was seen recording a video on a street in Beijing, he was stopped and interrogated by several dama wearing red armbands.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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