enquire after

A form of inquire after — To ask about the health of (someone).

Meanings

verbenquire after (third-person singular simple present enquires after, present participle enquiring after, simple past and past participle enquired after)

present singular third person enquires after · participle present enquiring after · participle past enquired after · past enquired after

  1. BritishBritish form of inquire after.
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APA

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Chicago

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