see after
B1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To take care of someone or deal with something that needs attention
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To take care of a person, animal, or place on someone's behalf
"Could you see after the dog while I'm away this weekend?"
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To attend to or deal with a matter that needs handling
"Don't worry about the arrangements — I'll see after everything before the guests arrive."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
More common in British, Irish, and Scottish English than in American English. Largely synonymous with 'look after' and 'see to'. May sound regional or old-fashioned to some speakers. Learners should note that 'look after' is more universally understood.
Commonly used with
children elderly pets house business guests
Forms
Base
see after
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees after
he/she/it
Past simple
saw after
yesterday
Past participle
seen after
have + pp
-ing form
seeing after
continuous
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