Look after
/lʊk ˈɑːftər/
Look after
/lʊk ˈɑːftər/
Look after" involves taking care or supervising someone or something. Parents might ask an older child to look after their younger siblings, or you might need to look after a friend’s plants while they are away. It emphasizes responsibility and attention to someone's or something's well-being.
Could you look after my cat this weekend?
Could you take care of my cat this weekend?
She has to look after her younger brother after school.
She has to take care of her younger brother after school.
I need someone trustworthy to look after the house while I'm away.
I need someone trustworthy to take care of the house while I'm away.