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

An Evanston resident since 1972, Johnson had been in hospice care for the past year and a half. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Chopper 2 The victims' sister, who did not want to share her name, says one brother cared for their parents while the other worked at a church. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Trump first took action against gender-affirming care for minors with an executive order in January 2025. — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

At least 27 states have already banned gender-affirming care for those under 18. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for care for

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