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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Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Ken and Becky struggled at first to make ends meet while caring for Brandon, one of three special-needs children the couple would adopt.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Several times throughout his prepared remarks and interview with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Biden spoke about his career and leading through difficult times, but reminded the audience that employees need to know that HR cares for them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase attention, had the best chance of being fed and cared for.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Ken and Becky struggled at first to make ends meet while caring for Brandon, one of three special-needs children the couple would adopt.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Several times throughout his prepared remarks and interview with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Biden spoke about his career and leading through difficult times, but reminded the audience that employees need to know that HR cares for them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase attention, had the best chance of being fed and cared for.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for care for
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“Care for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20for. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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