look after vs look for

look after vs look for
  To look after means to take care of or be in charge of something or someone.
  For example: "I often ask my mother to look after the children."
  To look for means to try to find something or someone.
  For example: "I am looking for my keys. Have you seen them?"
  ♦ !Note - Oh those pesky prepositions!

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