look after
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/lʊk ˈæf.tɚ/
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To take care of a person, animal, or thing.
Examples
They look after their grandmother at home.
Please look after your bag while we travel.
She looks after her younger brother after school.
He looked after the plants while we were away.
Can you look after my cat this weekend?
Meanings
Examples
Can you look after my cat this weekend?
She looks after her younger brother after school.
Please look after your bag while we travel.
He looked after the plants while we were away.
They look after their grandmother at home.
Etymology
The verb look combines with after to express continuing attention and care.
FAQ
What does look after mean?
It means to take care of a person, animal, or thing.
Yes. Feeding and keeping a pet safe can be part of looking after it.
Can look after describe caring for things?
Yes. A person can look after a bag, home, or plants.
The past tense is looked after.
Is look after a phrasal verb?
Yes. The verb and particle form one unit with the meaning take care of.
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