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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"It's our responsibility, this generation's responsibility, to do what previous generations have done, which is look after this tapestry so it's there for all time".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
EchoStar’s star might be on the rise and worth a fresh look after a volatile stretch, according to analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Safran Electronics & Defense will supply the kill-vehicle seeker, while Airbus Defence and Space and Thales will look after command, control and radar systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"If we're going to be refugees, we'll stay here. We'll look after each other," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Um, yeah, but could we take Boo with us tonight, so you won’t have to look after her?”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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