care for

phrasal verb

cared for; caring for; cares for
1
: to do the things that are needed to help and protect (a person or animal) : look after (someone or something)
She cares for elderly patients.
Who is caring for your son while you are at work?
2
: to feel affection for (someone)
I got the feeling he never really cared for me.
3
somewhat formal : to like or enjoy (something)
often used in negative statements
I don't care for jelly beans.
I don't care for your tone of voice.
4
somewhat formal : to want (something)
Would you care for some pie?

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In Babygirl, Samuel is sadistic but also genuinely cares for Romy. Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024 Many are unable to work or care for their families. Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Employees who feel valued and cared for are likelier to be engaged in the organization's success. Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Volunteers can take on a variety of roles to help advance the authority’s mission to care for open spaces and connect people to nature. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for care for 

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“Care for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20for. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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