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?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jesus spoke, in every Gospel, about loving the poor, serving the less fortunate, and caring for each other. —Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025

In the meantime, the young mom and her husband, Chandler Brandon, spent several days on a specialized education floor – learning how to care for Bain’s new medical needs with confidence and clarity. —Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025

On Saturday, the new pope underscored themes emphasized by Pope Francis: popular piety, care for the poor and courageous engagement with the world — of course, the need to respond to the digital revolution. —Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

Many of the videos online show women baking, caring for their children, and tending to the home while their husband works. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

Rhymes for care for

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