I am looking for a word to use for when someone who cares about someone else wants to know how they are doing. The context this is in is that Person A injured themselves, and Person B, who cares for Person A, wants to know if they are O.K. (immediately after the injury).
Learn English – Verb for asking someone in a concerned tone
single-word-requests
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Best Answer
Inquire after means to ask about someone's health and in my opinion carries the connotation of concern and interest. Although, you could inquire after with a false concern. But, then you are just being a jerk.
To inquire after: To ask about the health or condition of (someone).
(This is according to The Free Dictionary)