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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