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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Cole, in her breakout role, played a doctor who struggled to look after the women's health, opposite Ann Bell and Claire Oberman.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
With no one left to protect her, she’s learning to look after herself and those she cares about.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It doesn't annoy me. I get that they do need to get what they can because it's a short career and they have to look after themselves."
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Think about pets: You can say who you would like to look after them after you die.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“It is from my younger brother. He lives in Delhi, and he will take me in. He says he needs someone to look after his children and help with the housework.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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