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

But every week, the world comes together, and our future doctors learn how to care for anyone, anywhere. —Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

Dozens of patients treated by one Boise-area clinic stand to lose access to HIV and AIDS medication under the law, according to the complaint, including several cared for by Davids. —CBS News, 27 June 2025

Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities. —Pia Valvassori, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025

Humans who savor the taste of juneberries might care for the plant by weeding or watering or by donating to a local land trust that protects its habitat. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025

Rhymes for care for

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