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

America gave me the confidence of being self-reliant, to care for oneself. —Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025

There’s something healing about caring for greenery, and there are multiple benefits to keeping them in your space. —Essence, 12 Sep. 2025

In her blog and social media posts, Nurse emphasized the need for caregivers to care for themselves, too. —Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for care for

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