care for

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?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than half of Gen Zers said doing work that was personally fulfilling was within their top three priorities, and 25% ranked helping and caring for others up top, as well. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Larry has free run of the residence and is cared for by Downing Street staff, who provide his food and veterinary care. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Leaving a child home alone could potentially be considered child endangerment if the child is too young or unable to safely care for themselves, according to legal experts. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

Friends of Gosselin and Lebo, who helped care for the rescue dogs, thought the couple would be an ideal fit for Theodore and flew the dog out for the pair to adopt. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Rhymes for care for

• albacore
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