look after

phrase

Synonyms of look afternext
: to take care of
looked after her sick mother

Examples of look after in a Sentence

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Dame Zandra Rhodes is looking after her rich legacy in fashion and textile design with the donation of five key archive garments from her eponymous foundation to the Fashion and Textile Museum’s permanent collection in London. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

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“Look after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20after. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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