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look after Definition and Meaning in English (look after definition)

verb
Synonyms:care fortendwatch
Quick Answer • Definition

Look after definition: To take care of someone or something and ensure they are safe and healthy.

Definitions of Look after

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To take care of someone or something and ensure they are safe and healthy.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To watch or monitor something to ensure it is being handled correctly.

Example Sentences

casual

“She looks after her younger brother.”

casual

“Please look after my plants while I am away.”

formal

“The nurse looks after the patients.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularlooks after
past participlelooked after
present participlelooking after

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Look after definition: To take care of someone or something and ensure they are safe and healthy.
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'Look after' translates to 'look after' in English. Look after definition: To take care of someone or something and ensure they are safe and healthy.
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