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look after
/lʊk ˈɑːf.tə/
[/lʊk ˈɑːf.tə/]
take care of
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Definition
To take care of someone or something, ensuring their wellbeing.
Example
Could you look after my cat for the weekend while I'm visiting my parents in Scotland?
Could you look after my cat for the weekend while I'm visiting my parents in Scotland?
Etymology
From 'look' plus 'after', meaning to attend to, in use since the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Chiefly British and everyday for caring for people, pets, or possessions.