enquire after
Check on someone
To enquire after someone is to ask about their health, well-being, or current situation, typically as a polite social gesture.
She rang to enquire after your mother.
This phrasal verb appears more commonly in British English, where enquire is the preferred spelling over inquire.
The construction suggests genuine interest in someone's welfare rather than a casual greeting.
- check up onVerify someone's condition
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
- askSeek an answer
- seekTry to find
- wellnessOverall state of health
check in on · well being · how are you · how do you do · care · condition · health · attentiveness · solicitous · consideration · courteous · respectful · tidings · pay a visit · empathy · investigate · consult · demand
enquire afterignore
Refuse to notice
neglect · disregard · overlook · take no notice of · cold-shoulder
enquire aftershun
Deliberately keep away
avoid · steer clear of · give the cold shoulder · rebuff · spurn
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