Synonyms of looked after

looked after

phrase

past tense of look after

1

as in administered (to)

to attend to the needs and comforts of

She didn't have many patients to look after and so they each received a lot of attention.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• administered (to)
• looked out for
• looked to
• nursed
• saw to
• ministered (to)
• waited on
• treated
• did for
• healed
• cared (for)
• mothered
• supported
• took care of
• provided (for)
• cured
• aided
• preserved
• catered (to)
• remedied
• conserved
• spoiled
• doctored
• pampered
• coddled
• humored
• indulged
• babied
• mollycoddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• forgot
• overlooked
• brushed (aside or off)
• slighted

2

as in watched

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

With so many children to look after they had to call in another caregiver.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watched
• supervised
• saw to
• attended
• managed
• oversaw
• saw after
• cared (for)
• tended
• protected
• guarded
• controlled
• operated
• conducted
• minded
• took care of
• presided (over)
• ran
• governed
• superintended
• guided
• regulated
• directed
• patrolled
• shielded
• safeguarded
• administrated
• stewarded
• shepherded
• babysat
• chaperoned
• babied
• mothered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• abandoned
• neglected
• disregarded
• forgot
• passed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of looked after

Parents will find the place secure and their children well looked after, and though dining is slightly limited, the activities and beachside annex will also be appreciated. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat. — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026