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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"I love working outside, helping look after the animals," Hawkins says.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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
"If we don't look after our world, there's no planet B and if we don't fix it, then there will not be the river and no animals in here," said nine-year-old Florence.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 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
“Don’t you have to look after your brothers and sisters?”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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