inquiring after
Asking about someone
To inquire after someone is to ask about their well-being or current situation, typically through a third party: She called to inquire after your health.
The phrase suggests polite concern rather than urgent need for information.
You might inquire after an old friend you haven't seen, or inquire after someone recovering from illness.
- askSeek an answer
- how are youStandard post-hello inquiry
- check onConfirm the status of
- checking inReporting your arrival
- reaching outInitiating communication
asking about · touching base · care for · examine · look into · seek · explore · empathize · wonder · consult · follow up · keeping tabs · investigate · welfare · attend to · well-being · health and safety · scrutinize
inquiring afterignoring
Deliberately not noticing
disregarding · neglecting · overlooking · snubbing · brushing off
inquiring afterbrushing off
Disregarding without consideration
waving away · shutting down · cutting off · interrogating · grilling
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