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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As the story goes, in 2010, director Guillermo del Toro, who now has seven of his films on the Criterion Collection boutique label, was visiting the company and noticed a walk-in closet near the front doors.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Make the adjustment, give it a chance, and notice whether your day becomes easier to move through.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

Gen Z also cares a lot about flavor, and young consumers may be more prone to try hydration drinks instead of regular water, says Lokesh Ohri, consumer products sector leader at EY Americas.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of care

Phrase

My ancestor Igup was the first Chief of Sunday Island, and Kaori, from Boolnginy Island, was the last Chief of Sunday Island, handed the responsibility to look after the Jawi tribe.

— Liam Freeman, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
In the eyes of the state, that made Marshall and his wife suitable candidates to look after Evelyn.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of look after

Verb

By sunset, everyone gathers on the beach to watch the last kiters streak across the water as what looks like a giant ball of fire slips into the ocean.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
PixCams installed two new cameras at the Glen Hazel nest, allowing viewers to watch the bald eagle pair through two cameras for the first time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 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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