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see after

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Definition of see afternext
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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  • Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is a world of its own, with seven waterslides, a lazy river, caves, and a swim-up Grotto Bar, and between that and a daily calendar of cultural activities, families are well looked after.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Naomi McPherson, who plays guitar, synths, and sings in Muna, will miss several upcoming tour dates to look after their mother, Harriet, who is in the terminal stages of a cancer battle.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
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“See after.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see%20after. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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