inquiring

(noun) a request for information. Synonyms: questioning.

(verb) inquire about. Synonyms: ask, inquire, enquire. Examples: "I asked about their special today." "He had to ask directions several times."

(verb) have a wish or desire to know something. Synonyms: wonder, inquire, enquire. Example: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church."

(verb) conduct an inquiry or investigation of. Synonyms: investigate, inquire, enquire. Examples: "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities." "Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady."

(adj) given to inquiry. Synonyms: inquiring (vs. uninquiring). Example: "An inquiring mind."