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look after

British  

verb

  1. to take care of; be responsible for

    she looked after the child while I was out

  2. to follow with the eyes

    he looked after the girl thoughtfully
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look after Idioms  

  1. Also, look out for; see after. Take care of, attend to the safety or well-being of, as in Please look after your little brother, or We left Jane to look out for the children, or Please see after the luggage. The first expression dates from the second half of the 1300s, the second from the mid-1900s, and the third from the early 1700s.

Example Sentences

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Despite a couple of scratches, Bindi was in good health and had been "well looked after" and "instantly" recognised her family.

From BBC

So how does the economy look after sorting through all the noise?

From MarketWatch

Health experts in Guernsey have reminded islanders to look after their wellbeing as the festive season can bring pressure, tiredness and moments of loneliness alongside the lights, laughs and togetherness.

From BBC

"First and foremost I would look after my kids and I'd put it in a bank account for them and my granddaughters," he said.

From BBC

It's not only tracks that need looking after, but embankments and drainage along railway lines.

From BBC

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