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inquire after (someone) inquire after (someone)To ask how someone is doing, especially regarding their health. Mother, if Gerald inquires after you, what should I tell him?See also: after, inquireinquire after someoneto 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.See also: after, inquireinquire afterAsk about the health or condition of someone or something. For example, She was inquiring after you in particular. [c. 1600] See also: after, inquireinquire afterv. To ask about the health or condition of someone: My neighbor cordially inquired after my mother, who was in the hospital.See also: after, inquire |