Usually means: Care for someone or something.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (look after)

verb:  (transitive) To follow with the eyes; to look in the direction of (someone or something departing).
verb:  (transitive, now regional) To seek out, to look for.
verb:  (transitive, also reflexive) To care for; to keep safe.
verb:  (transitive) To have as one's business; to manage, be responsible for.
verb:  (transitive, obsolete) To expect, look forward to.

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