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                           Ask about the health or condition of someone or something. For example, She was inquiring after you in particular. [c. 1600]
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           Phrase(s): inquire after someone to ask about the well-being of someone.  •  Jerry inquired after you when I saw him at the store today.  •  I will inquire after his wife the next time I see him.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
                        McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs