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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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
"They all seemed quite excited for there to be a new iteration," Engelsman says, adding that Clarkson even told them: "We'll look after you".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
How can she set up a rock-solid estate plan with a trustee to look after her grandson’s financial well-being?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Torossian explained that due to Mason's health conditions, a "god man" - a legally appointed trustee - was given power of attorney to look after her dad's affairs.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
“I can look after myself; but first the bloom must come back.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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