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English / phrasal verb

Ask after

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To inquire about someone's health, well-being, or recent welfare

In context

01

The visiting conductor kindly asked after the senior harpist who was recuperating at home.

02

Musicians who reconnected at the festival were eager to ask after their former mentors.

Synonyms

inquire after,check on,send regards to

Antonyms

neglect,disregard,forget

Collocations

ask after health,ask after family,kindly ask after

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗