look after

Definitions

1. 1

   To follow with the eyes

   To follow with the eyes; to look in the direction of (someone or something departing).

2. 2

   To seek out, to look for.

   • My subject does not necessarily oblige me to look after this water, or point forth the place whereunto 'tis now retreated.
   • I have sent my intended husband to look after my lover […].
   • If they are not married, they should be looking after a wife.
3. 3

   To care for

   To care for; to keep safe.

   • He asked me to look after his daughter while he was away.
   • The station is clearly well looked after, making it a worthy gateway to the resort.
   • "And I thought: if muggins here, a 37-year-old government minister who can look after myself, feels that way, then we need to really think about how we're putting in place a level of protection for women.
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   1. 4

      To have as one's business

      To have as one's business; to manage, be responsible for.

   2. 5

      To expect, look forward to.

      • Mens hearts failing them for feare, and for looking after those things which are comming on the earth; For the powers of heauen shall be shaken.

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