Enquire after
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Pro Tip 1/3Caring Tone
Using 'enquire after' shows concern and kindness about someone's condition. 
When you last visited, my aunt kept enquiring after your family.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Etiquette
'Enquire after' is often used in social situations to show politeness and good manners. 
At the gathering, he took a moment to enquire after my elderly parents.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Face-to-Face
The phrase is commonly used when asking about someone who isn't present. 
During the phone call, she enquired after my brother, who's studying abroad.