Definition of the word look after

Pronunciation of vocabulary look after

look afterverb

trông nom, chăm sóc

Definition of the word <b>look after</b>

Origin of the word look after

The phrase "look after" is a combination of two Old English words: "lōcian," meaning "to look" and "æfter," meaning "after." While the literal meaning refers to looking behind or following something, it evolved to imply care and attention. The phrase was first recorded in the 14th century, with the "after" part gradually taking on a sense of guardianship. The combination signifies watching over and protecting someone or something, hence the modern meaning of "to care for."

Example of vocabulary look afternamespace

meaning

take care of someone or something

chăm sóc ai đó hoặc một cái gì đó

  • Meg is expected to come straight home from school and look after her younger sister

    Meg dự kiến sẽ từ trường về nhà và chăm sóc em gái

  • I'm quite capable of looking after myself

    Tôi khá có khả năng chăm sóc bản thân

  • paintings here are incredibly well looked after

    những bức tranh ở đây được chăm sóc cực kỳ tốt

  • My grandmother looks after her garden by watering the plants regularly and weeding the soil.

    Bà tôi chăm sóc khu vườn bằng cách tưới nước thường xuyên cho cây và nhổ cỏ dại.

  • The teacher looks after her students by providing them with needed resources, guidance, and support.

    Giáo viên chăm sóc học sinh bằng cách cung cấp cho các em các nguồn lực, hướng dẫn và hỗ trợ cần thiết.

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