look after
Use Look after in a sentence
verb (used without object)
1.
to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
2.
to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person.
3.
to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers.
4.
to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war.
5.
to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale.
6.
to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising.
7.
to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts.
8.
to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street.
9.
to face or front: The house looks to the east.
verb (used with object)
10.
to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye.
11.
to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age.
12.
to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.
13.
to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person.
14.
Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks.
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noun
Verb phrases 15.
the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
16.
a visual search or examination.
17.
the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect: He has the look of an honest man. The tablecloth has a cheap look.
18.
an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look.
19.
looks.
a.
general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place.
b.
attractive, pleasing appearance.
20.
look after,
a.
to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away: She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.
b.
to pay attention to; concern oneself with: to look after one's own interests.
c.
to take care of; minister to: to look after a child.
21.
look back, to review past events; return in thought: When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.
22.
look down onupon, to regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for: They look down on all foreigners.
23.
look for,
a.
to seek; search for: Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.
b.
to anticipate; expect: I'll be looking for you at the reception.
24.
look in,
a.
Also, look into. to look briefly inside of: Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.
b.
Also, look in on. to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly: I'll look in some day next week.
25.
look into, to inquire into; investigate; examine: The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.
26.
look onupon,
a.
to be a spectator; watch: The crowd looked on at the street brawl.
b.
to consider; regard: They look upon gambling as sinful.
27.
look out,
a.
to look to the outside, as from a window or a place of observation: From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city.
b.
to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers ahead.
c.
to afford a view; face: The room looks out on the garden.
28.
look out for, to take watchful care of; be concerned about: He has to look out for his health.
29.
look over, to examine, especially briefly: Will you please look over my report before I submit it?
30.
look to,
a.
to direct one's glance or gaze to: If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.
b.
to pay attention to: Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine.
d.
to regard with expectation and anticipation: We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.
31.
look up,
a.
to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance: The other guests looked up as she entered the room.
b.
to become better or more prosperous; improve: Business is looking up.
c.
to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like: Look up the answer in the encyclopedia.
d.
to seek out, especially to visit: to look up an old friend.
e.
Nautical. (of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.
32.
look up to, to regard with admiration or respect; esteem: A boy needs a father he can look up to.
33.
look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me.
34.
look down one's nose at, to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners.
35.
look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits.
36.
look sharp,
a.
to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp.
b.
Also, British, look slippy. to hurry: You'd better look sharp! It's getting late.
Origin:
before 900; (v.) Middle English lōk(i)en, Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen to look out; (noun) Middle English loke act of looking, glance, countenance, derivative of the v.
before 900; (v.) Middle English lōk(i)en, Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen to look out; (noun) Middle English loke act of looking, glance, countenance, derivative of the v.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | ( |
| 4. | (copula) to give the impression of being by appearance to the eye or mind; seem: that looks interesting |
| 5. | to face in a particular direction: the house looks north |
| 6. | to expect, hope, or plan (to do something): I look to hear from you soon; he's looking to get rich |
| 7. | ( |
| a. to search or seek: I looked for you everywhere | |
| b. to cherish the expectation (of); hope (for): I look for success | |
| 8. | ( |
| a. to be mindful (of): to look to the promise one has made | |
| b. to have recourse (to): look to your swords, men! | |
| 9. | to be a pointer or sign: these early inventions looked towards the development of industry |
| 10. | ( |
| 11. | (tr) to direct a look at (someone) in a specified way: she looked her rival up and down |
| 12. | (tr) to accord in appearance with (something): to look one's age |
| 13. | look alive, look lively hurry up; get busy |
| 14. | look daggers See dagger |
| 15. | look here an expression used to attract someone's attention, add emphasis to a statement, etc |
| 16. | (imperative) look sharp, look smart to hurry up; make haste |
| 17. | not look at to refuse to consider: they won't even look at my offer of £5000 |
| 18. | not much to look at unattractive; plain |
| —n | |
| 19. | the act or an instance of looking: a look of despair |
| 20. | a view or sight (of something): let's have a look |
| 21. | (often plural) appearance to the eye or mind; aspect: the look of innocence; I don't like the looks of this place |
| 22. | style; fashion: the new look for summer |
| —sentence connector | |
| 23. | an expression demanding attention or showing annoyance, determination, etc: look, I've had enough of this |
| usage | |
| look after | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to take care of; be responsible for: she looked after the child while I was out |
| 2. | to follow with the eyes: he looked after the girl thoughtfully |
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Word Origin & History
look
O.E. locian "see, gaze, look, spy," from W.Gmc. *lokjan (cf. O.S. lokon, M.Du. loeken, O.H.G. luogen, Ger. dial. lugen "to look out"), of unknown origin, perhaps cognate with Bret. lagud "eye." In O.E., usually with on; the use of at began 14c. Meaning "to have a certain appearance" is from c.1400. Noun
meaning "an act of looking" is c.1200; meaning "appearance of a person" is from late 14c. To look down upon in the figurative sense is from 1711; to look down one's nose is from 1921. To look forward "anticipate" is c.1600; meaning "anticipate with pleasure" is mid-19c. In look sharp (1711) sharp originally was an adv. "sharply." Look after "take care of" is from late 14c.; look into "investigate" is from 1580s; to not look back "make no pauses" is colloquial, first attested 1893. Look up "research in books or papers" is from 1690s.
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Idioms & Phrases
look after
Also, look out for; see after. Take care of, attend to the safety or well-being of, as in Please look after your little brother, or We left Jane to look out for the children, or Please see after the luggage. The first expression dates from the second half of the 1300s, the second from the mid-1900s, and the third from the early 1700s.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
Perhaps their best bet is to learn from a long history of outside interference and look after themselves.
The country will need more healthcare aides to look after a rapidly aging population.
Look after yourself and your wishes for your life, codex.
Daniels says it makes no sense to ask one worker to look after so many people, but he says the hospital has no choice.
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