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adjective

Definition of cared-fornext
as in maintained

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cared (for)

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verb

past tense of care (for)
1
as in supervised
to take charge of especially on behalf of another will you care for the lawn while we're gone?

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2
as in administered (to)
to attend to the needs and comforts of he is caring for his mother while she's sick

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3
as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog

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as in wanted
to wish to have I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

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as in preferred
to show partiality toward she generally doesn't care for war movies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cared-for
  1. accepted
  2. enjoyed
  3. oversaw
  4. managed
  5. attended
  6. treated
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  • Comments on that plan are being accepted through Friday.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of accepted
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  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
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  • Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While Mickle’s team designed several pieces, including the glam Crassus (Jon Voight) box and laurel mural, Rubin oversaw many elements and moving pieces, which had to be integrated into the main action shot in an arena near Atlanta.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of oversaw
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  • Conclusion The journey to finding and partnering with the right Salesforce managed services provider requires thoughtful preparation.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The club managed over the last three years to break Wadi Degla’s domination and its spending is proof of its interest in the women’s game.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of managed
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  • Traws Pharma attended a Nasdaq hearing on November 14, 2024, to address non-compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The event, which was attended by about 700 people on the floor of the Shark Tank, always draws a good crowd of sports fans and sports stars — including former 49ers Coach Steve Mariucci and former Stanford and NFL quarterback Andrew Luck.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of attended
Verb
  • Herbert said Bates was treated at an area hospital for scalp injuries, released the same day and taken to jail.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The fight was originally scheduled for July 20 but had to be postponed when Tyson was treated for a stomach ulcer after falling ill on a flight.
    Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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