Enquire after

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verb

To ask for information about someone's health, well-being, or progress.

Every time I call my Mum, she enquires after your health.
Visual representation of "enquire after" - To ask for information about someone's health, well-being, or progress.

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  • enquire after someone's health
  • enquire after someone's progress
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Caring Tone

Using 'enquire after' shows concern and kindness about someone's condition.

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When you last visited, my aunt kept enquiring after your family.
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Social Etiquette

'Enquire after' is often used in social situations to show politeness and good manners.

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At the gathering, he took a moment to enquire after my elderly parents.
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Not Face-to-Face

The phrase is commonly used when asking about someone who isn't present.

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During the phone call, she enquired after my brother, who's studying abroad.
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