Grammar fix
look after
take care of
To care for someone or something and make sure they are safe, healthy, or in good condition.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Could you look after my dog while I'm on holiday?
In my culture, it is common for grandparents to look after their grandchildren while the parents are at work.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She looks after of her parents.
Say: She looks after her parents.
No 'of' — 'look after' takes its object directly.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Look after' is the warm, everyday verb for caring for someone. 'Supervise' sounds official, like a job duty.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
look after + person/thing
- the kids
- your health
- the house
- a pet