look after
Britishverb
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to take care of; be responsible for
she looked after the child while I was out
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to follow with the eyes
he looked after the girl thoughtfully
Example Sentences
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Aidar and a team of volunteers look after about 120 capybaras living along the Pinheiros River.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Gregoire says he was given assurances the club would "look after him" if he agreed to the cancellation of the final 12 months of his £6,000-a-year contract.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The helpers look after the pups, nurse and feed them, protect them from predators, and even teach them how to eat a scorpion safely.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
The 12-year-old is taken home in the back of the police van but his dad is out, so an auntie nearby agrees to look after him.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He smacks his lips, stares at me, and adds, “I also look after those who don’t.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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