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

For the remaining time, they are expected to stay on call, often without rest, ready to care for vulnerable New Yorkers. —Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

Only a coordinated health system can care for the wounded under constant shelling. —Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026

Oftentimes relatives come forward to care for children but not always. —Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026

Ronald McDonald House officials said their goal is to provide exceptional comfort and relief to families caring for sick or injured children. —Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for care for

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