- Can you look after my cat while i’m away?
(Look after means to take care of someone or something.) - If you don’t know her phone number, then look it up in the phone directory.
(Look up means to search for information in a reference book or database.) - If you go swimming, look out for boats.
(Look out for means to be vigilant or watch for potential danger.) - I’ve been looking forward to this holiday for ages.
(Look forward to means to anticipate something with pleasure.) - You shouldn’t look down on people.
(Look down on means to think that you are better than someone else; the prompt implies the completion of the sentence "you shouldn't discriminate against people.")
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