Is there any difference between 'look after' and 'take care'?

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Hi teachers,
Is there any difference between 'look after' and 'take care'? Could they be synonyms?

Thanks in advance.
 
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learning54 said:
Hi teachers,
Is there any difference between 'look after' and 'take care'? Could they be synonyms?

Thanks in advance.
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They can be, but sometimes they're not. As always, context is vital!
 
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If you're considering their synonymity, learning, you need to equate 'look after' with 'take care of'.

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Rover_KE said:
If you're considering their synonymity, learning, you need to equate 'look after' with 'take care of'.

Rover
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Hi Rover,
Thank you very much for your clarification.

Best,
L54
 
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