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Meaning of ask after | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To enquire about the health or progress (of someone).

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch sich nach jemandem erkundigen

Français demander après

Examples

“He was surprised at my presence, I believe, but reacted with perfect aplomb. He asked after my Aunt Mamie, I after some of his cousins...”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

ask around ask back ask for ask for it ask for someone's hand in marriage ask for the moon