SEE AFTER Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

see after

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Definition of see after

as in watch

to take charge of especially on behalf of another Please see after the cat while I'm away.

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look after

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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

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