ask after
Definition of ask after
: to ask about (someone or something) He asked after my wife's health. He greeted us warmly and asked after our families.
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askplay
: to call on for an answer
: to put a question about
: speak, utter
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afterplay
: following in time or place : afterward, behind, later
: behind in place
: subsequent to in time or order
: subsequent to and in view of
: subsequently to the time when
: later in time
: located toward the rear and especially toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
: used with a present participle to indicate action completed and especially just completed
: afternoon
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