inquire

verb3

1. •
   To ask (about something).

   • May I inquire to whom I have the honor of speaking?
2. •
   To make an inquiry or an investigation.

   • Police are already inquiring into the incident.
3. •
   (no longer used) To call; to name.

   • Canute had his portion from the rest, The which he cald Canutium, for his hyre, Now Cantium, which Kent we commenly inquire. — 1590