ALL meanings of look after
look af·ter
L l - transitivephrasal verb look after child: be guardian 1
- transitivephrasal verb look after pet, plant: tend 1
- transitivephrasal verb look after concern yourself 1
- transitivephrasal verb look after manage, run 1
- verb without object look after 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. 1
- verb without object look after to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 1
- verb without object look after to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers. 1
- verb without object look after to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war. 1
- verb without object look after to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale. 1
- verb without object look after to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising. 1
- verb without object look after to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts. 1
- verb without object look after to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street. 1
- verb without object look after to face or front: The house looks to the east. 1
- verb with object look after to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye. 1
- verb with object look after to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age. 1
- verb with object look after to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late. 1
- verb with object look after to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person. 1
- verb with object look after Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks. 1
- noun look after the act of looking: a look of inquiry. 1
- noun look after a visual search or examination. 1
- noun look after 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. 1
- noun look after an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look. 1
- noun look after looks. general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place. attractive, pleasing appearance. 1
- idioms look after look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me. 1
- idioms look after 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. 1
- idioms look after look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits. 1
- idioms look after look sharp, to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp. Also, British, look slippy. to hurry: You'd better look sharp! It's getting late. 1
- verb look after (Transitive Verb) IDI To watch or protect; to keep safe. 0
- verb look after (dated) To expect. 0
- verb look after (dated) To seek or search for. 0
- phrasal verb look after If you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them healthy, safe, or in good condition. 0
- phrasal verb look after If you look after something, you are responsible for it and deal with it or make sure it is all right, especially because it is your job to do so. 0
- verb look after to take care of; be responsible for 0
- verb look after to follow with the eyes 0
- noun look after to take care of; watch over 0