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

The firms holding these accounts should care for two reasons. — Ashok Paudel, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

The Veterans Administration brings great assistance to veterans and cares for 8 million men and 930,000 women. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

At the time, doctors were treating a child in Williams' care for life-threatening injuries. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Was communicating an environmentalist message — or more care for animals and the natural world — something that was important to you with this project? — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for care for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore