LOOK OUT FOR Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of look out (for)

as in to watch out (for)

to be cautious of or on guard against if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!

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as in to care

to have an interest or concern for as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests

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look out for

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phrase

as in nurse

to attend to the needs and comforts of He always looks out for his grandkids.

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Brandon Inniss said fans will notice the different ways Ohio State is getting its receivers the ball in space.

— Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The clip then shows Bader walking down the sidewalk in the shoes as onlookers can’t help but notice the bizarre footwear.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

Not that the visitors, who raved about the concrete columns and chalk statues, seemed to have cared.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
If the Florida Legislature really cared about Floridians, then the amendment would have been to decrease or at least place a yearly cap on property insurance premiums.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of care

Phrase

But she was also considered a feminist role model for holding the reins of her own career, writing her own songs, owning her content and looking after her finances in an entertainment world dominated by men.

— Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Barcelona are open to a sale, which the player’s agent Jorge Mendes, who also looks after Salinas, is exploring.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of look after

Verb

Also watch the bill share of the debt, which Treasury reports each quarter to its advisory committee.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
And even if Vic Fangio tells us to calm down with the Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru storyline, their development is still fascinating to watch.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of watch

Phrase

So Urbani’s job was to procure those from a hatchery or catch them and then take care of them so they could be released.

— Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 8 June 2023
Once that’s done, KFON’s business support centre will contact and take care of the next course of action.

— Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 6 June 2023

Definition of take care of

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