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• ask after somebody — ˈask after sb derived (BrE) to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc • He always asks after you in his letters. Main entry: ↑askderived …   Useful english dictionary

• come after somebody — ˌcome ˈafter sb derived no passive to chase or follow sb Main entry: ↑comederived …   Useful english dictionary

• enquire after somebody — enˈquire after sb derived (formal) to ask for information about sb, especially about their health or about what they are doing Main entry: ↑enquirederived …   Useful english dictionary

• hunger after somebody — ˈhunger for/after sth/sb derived (literary) to have a strong desire or need for sth/sb • He hungered for knowledge. Main entry: ↑hungerderived …   Useful english dictionary

• lech after somebody — ˈlech after sb derived (BrE) to show an unpleasant sexual interest in sb Main entry: ↑lechderived …   Useful english dictionary

• lust after somebody — ˈlust after/for sb/sth derived (often disapproving) to feel an extremely strong, especially sexual, desire for sb/sth Main entry: ↑lustderived …   Useful english dictionary

• pant after somebody — ˈpant for/after sb/sth derived to want sth/sb very much • The end of the novel leaves you panting for more. Main entry: ↑pantderived …   Useful english dictionary

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