look after

phrase

: to take care of

looked after her sick mother

Examples of look after in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An experienced employee shouldn’t have to choose between years of dedication to their job and looking after their aging parents. — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Northwestern’s Christian Sarkisian gives a look after moving from the NFL. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Olivia Claire Williford, president of the university’s Associated Student Body, said the deaths have encouraged students to have conversations about taking care of themselves and looking after their peers. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Talem will be looked after by MAD Rising Celebrity, MAD Celebrity’s talent initiative dedicated to emerging standout acting talent from the Arab world and supporting their growth within the wider filmmaking industry. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for look after

• hereafter
• thereafter
• drafter
• laughter
• rafter
• hereinafter
• thereinafter