English · Phrasal verb Attested

inquire after

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To ask about the health of (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hỏi về tình trạng sức khỏe của

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “inquire after” mean?

To ask about the health of (someone).

Is “inquire after” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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