1
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
will you care for the lawn while we're gone?
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2
as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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3
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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4
as in to want
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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5
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for care (for)
Verb
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Scher stood there watching the car fade like a dream, clutching his autographed program.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025 -
Sims and Reynoso also projected a wildly successful lifestyle on social media displaying expensive vacations, cars, designer clothes and watches to convince potential investors of their credibility.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Jackson nursed him back to health by covering his feet with a medicated balm and became acutely aware of the need to protect her pets from the hot summer sun and heatwaves.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The University of Minnesota’s equine intensive care unit nursed him back from his pneumonia and wounds.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
30 June 2025
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The 45-year-old accepted a wild card to the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs last night to bring his season total to 38, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The bank could accept up to $5 billion during a fiscal year for the loans, loan guarantees, and bonds for eligible projects.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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This kind of long-term sustainability is important to admissions officers, who generally want to see students’ dedication and depth of involvement over time.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Phillies would prefer none of their pitchers throw in the All-Star Game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Labor costs can drop since workers can shift from manual weeding to supervising and maintaining the robots.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The park is also known for its beautiful beach area with picnic tables and grills, where groups like to settle in for the day on weekends.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Deepen Relationships Beyond Likes One of the biggest mistakes is hoarding digital connections—mass-adding people on LinkedIn, liking posts and then vanishing.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and dinner, everything can also be ordered directly to your room or enjoyed in the communal terrace dining space.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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In one of the clips, the 7-year-old could be seen enjoying some time with her friends while doing the whip and nae nae dance.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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